Like a lot of toys in this period, Little Big Man functioned on the "Razor and Razor Blades"concept, which meant basic figure, everything else sold separately. This was first popularized by Mattel with Barbie.
The assortments figure and outfit follow a specific pattern that every boys line had Secret Agent, Artic Explorer and various Soldiers. Everybody from G.I. Joe to Evel Knievel had explored these themes.
Again, no good boy's line worth it's salt wouldn't have a scuba diver or a skier, although the Medic was inspired.In his native Spain, Madel Man would explore a ton of different themese such as Astronaut, Pirate, Police, there is even a Madel Man version of Superman!
One of the nicer things about the original Madel Man series is the little detail in the sets as evidenced by these two Western sets, Mounties always make me laugh mostly because I'm Canadian.
These Police and Safari vehciles are likely the highest Price Point items in the entire line and until now, believed to have never been produced.
Below are images from the collection of Bill Frost, who has a real love for Little Big Man. Some of these items are quite hard to find, so it's a rare treat:
Basic Boxed Little Big Man, predictably his outfits are showcased on the back
Some of the lower price point outfit sets.
I guess Motorway patrol was sold with or without the Range Rover
Note that the Pony in this set is a different colour than in the catalog..
Mounties don't dress like this much people, I'm sad to say this is mostly for Parades.
The little Big Man on Motor Patrol wasn't believed to have been produced that was until Dom found a boxed one and sent me pictures.
