The standard of construction of the dolls was also considered better by some, and it did indeed offer a better level of articulation than primary competitor Action Man; having better and more authentic shaped hands and grip gave more equipment holding options and was, more importantly, able to stand, run stooped, and adopt a 'kneel + firing' position without alternative support, much easier than the Action Man figure.
The quality of doll construction was deemed superior by some, offering greater articulation than Action Man's competitor; better-shaped hands and grips allowed for more equipment holding options, enabling the dolls to stand, run stooped, and adopt a kneeling firing position without additional support, which was easier than Action Man's figure.