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Kid Acero
Kid Acero (the surname translates from the Spanish as "Steel") was the name under which CIPSA—a regional Mattel subsidiary—used to distribute and sell the popular Big Jim line of action figure toys for the Latin American market (with regional variations). While most of the toys were exactly the same as the US templates, a few of them were retooled, repainted and repurposed, and sold using different names and scenarios. These variations are notoriously hard to find, even at local markets and international auctions. Most of the series focused on two entirely different characters: Kid Acero and James Bond. For over five years a comic book series dedicated to the Kid Acero toy line was also produced; the character proved a very successful franchise. https://cipsacars.com/cipsa_info/cipsa_info.html Background Kid Acero is a 19-year-old fictional sports star, who travels around the world to participate in international sports competitions. He also is a special covert oper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Max Steel
''Max Steel'' is a discontinued American media franchise produced and owned by the multinational company Mattel. Originally released as a line of action figures marketed from 1999 to 2022, the Max Steel name has expanded to live-action films, animated series, and video games. The original figures based on the first TV series were similar to the original 12-inch ''G.I. Joe'' toys, consisting almost entirely of different versions of ''Max Steel'', the main character, and one or two of his enemies, a couple of vehicles and two or three special packages. The original toy series ran from 1999–2012. At the end of that period, was substituted by a different series of toys with the same brand name, but with a change in quality and design intended to tie into the companion TV series in 2013. The 2013 line did not exhibit 1/6 scale of the original and reduced the number of articulations and action features of the figures. ''Max Steel'' was simultaneously developed into an animated ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1999
1999 was designated as the International Year of Older Persons. Events January * January 1 – The euro currency is established and the European Central Bank assumes its full powers. * January 3 – The Mars Polar Lander is launched by NASA. * January 25 – The 6.2 1999 Colombia earthquake, Colombia earthquake hits western Colombia, killing at least 1,900 people. February * February 7 – Abdullah II of Jordan, Abdullah II inherits the throne of Jordan, following the death of his father King Hussein of Jordan, Hussein. * February 11 – Pluto moves along its eccentric orbit further from the Sun than Neptune. It had been nearer than Neptune since 1979, and will become again in 23rd century, 2231. * February 12 – U.S. President Bill Clinton is acquitted in Impeachment of Bill Clinton, impeachment proceedings in the United States Senate. * February 16 ** In Uzbekistan, an apparent 1999 Tashkent bombings, assassination attempt against President Isl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
