Action Man (1993–2006 toyline) saw Hasbro release a comic book showing off some upcoming toy lines that Hasbro have been well known for in the past including the new "The Action Man". It is currently unknown when these toys will be released. IDW are currently set to begin publishing a new series of Action Man comic books, simply titled "Action Man", in June 2016 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the original Palitoy action figure. As with the original Action Man releases of 1966, the first re-releases of Action Man in the 90s were simply re-packaged Joes; Duke, Cobra Commander, Stalker and Snake Eyes;
Action Man be used to secure the accessories. As a result, gripping hands were the next feature to be introduced in 1973; the hard moulded hands of the original were replaced by a flexible vinyl. These hands were invented by Bill Pugh and designed and sculpted by Chief Designer, Bob Brechin, using his left hand as a model. (A modified (simpler) version was used by Hasbro for G.I. Joe in 1974.) A thimble was provided with each boxed figure to protect the fingers when changing its outfit. The early (pre 1978) vinyl is prone to breakdown as with the G I Joe