Big Jim: Storyline
Before Big Jim the most popular action figure was GI Joe, but with the Vietnam War people became a bit saturated with army themes and wanted something new with their action figures. Big Jim arrived on the scene in 1972 and took the focus away from war and more into adventure. The characters introduced in the series were exciting enough to create some great storylines.
The original Big Jim series the action is focused on sport with a variety of characters who are members of a team called PACK. Big Jim is the leader of the group and is expert at weight lifting and giving karate chops. Big Jack is African American and Chief Tankua is a Native American. The real tough guy in the group is Big Josh. Although he also belongs to PACK Big Jeff is from Australia and competes against Big Jim in the Olympics. The original series was greatly influenced by the martial arts phenomenon that had captured people’s imagination during this period of the seventies.
The P.A.C.K. series in 1976 introduced the group’s arch enemy Zorak. This mad scientist was able to change his body in such a way that he now has great strength. In order to help Big Jim defeat this menace his team is increased to include a number of new characters. The Whip is an expert on anything to do with weapons and Torpedo Fist has special powers.
In 1982 Jim and his gang enter the world of espionage and spying. Big Jim gets a new identity by becoming agent 004 and is joined by another agent known as Joe. They need to go up against the mysterious and dangerous Professor O.B.B.
In 1985 the action turns towards space and the stars. Big Jim and his team go on space and Earth missions against the wicked Baron Fangg. P.A.C.K. are assisted in their endeavors by Dr. Alec who is in over all charge of global command.
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