Mountain & Arctic

[Dave Tree]

I have to admit to having a big soft spot for my "snow bound" guys

Those are great pics

Both of those guys are my favourite paint job of that figure.

[paulitoy]

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Based on the Spanish names (below the English names) on the cardback, I would say that the intention might have been the following -

Name of vehicle: Arctic
Name of figure: Mountain

The Spainish words are:
"Trineo Oruga Artico + Esquiador"

which translates to:
"Arctic Caterpillar Sledge + Skier"

Cheers for the translations Aire!

That adds a bit more mystery to the whole shabang!

Artic Caterpillar Sledge indeed....

[S.A.S.Sparrowhawk]

Was the AF-9 repainted to turn it into a Space Force Defender?

And as for a AM version of this vehicle,they already had the Snowcat which was based on the AM Powerhog.

[paulitoy]

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This is the Action Man Snowcat.

I reckon the AF-9 would take this every time!

[The Baron]

Was the AF-9 repainted to turn it into a Space Force Defender?

And as for a AM version of this vehicle,they already had the Snowcat which was based on the AM Powerhog.

Well, it was remoulded and then repainted with other bits stuck on.

[airedevon 1]

I think I may have come across the answer to the name question -
at least, according to Palitoy Action Force packaging!

It appears that the figure's name is indeed "Mountain/Arctic" (or Mountain & Arctic)



Hope that helps
Aire

[Andy1672]

Another prototype !

He has an emblem on his chest and yellow trim not seen in the production figure !

[paul463]

And AF9 as well, black bits where the ski's go and an orange seat.

[Andy1672]

And AF9 as well, black bits where the ski's go and an orange seat.

I wasnt looking at the vehicle ... well spotted ! those handlebars look they are putty sculpted and painted over with tipex ?