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July 25, 2017 · 37 Comments

The Vac Man Stretch Nostalgic Action Figure

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The Vac Man Stretch Nostalgic Action Figure

This week I was sent the fantastic and nostalgic Vac Man to review here in our fun with kids section on the blog. As you may know, I have a special needs brother who despite being an adult in years has the mind of a child and he loves toys and having lots of fun.

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  • Vac Man Action Figure Toy
  • Pumping Up The Action Figure
  • Original Vac Man

Vac Man Action Figure Toy

This week it was James birthday and he was so excited to be given The Original Vac Man toy. James quickly opened his new Vac Man ready to test him out.

The Original Vac Man is a villain from the Stretch Armstrong range of action figures. What is really cool and different about this toy is that you can suck the air out of the 14 inch toy to make it into a fully strecthable and poseable Vac powered action figure.

Pumping Up The Action Figure

So James loved testing his new Vac Man out. You attach the pump to the right side of the Vac Man and pump air out 6 times. Once the air was removed from he figure, James was able to play and stretch his action Vac Man which was really fun for my brother.

You can then let the air back into the figure by pressing a valve on the left of Vac Man’s head. James had lots of fun and enjoy pumping the Vac Man up and letting the air out over and over.

Original Vac Man

Once the air is removed the Original Vac Man can do just about anything with his body. It’s great to be able to move his arms and legs in ways you wouldn’t with a usual action type toy. This makes it really fun and my brother loves his new gift.

Other characters include Stretch, Octopus and Fetch Armstrong. These action figures can be purchased from Character Online and are recommended for children aged five and over.

Angela x

*We were sent this product for the purpose of review.

About Angela Milnes

Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in Preschool and Kindergarten teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and is passionate about kids crafts and having fun as a family. Angela has also taught cooking skills and loves to share both family recipes and easy instant pot recipes here on The Inspiration Edit. Follow her on Pinterest!

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  1. Mummy Times Two says

    July 25, 2017 at 9:01 pm

    I had no idea these still existed! My brother had one as a child and we both loved it.

    Reply
    • Angela says

      July 26, 2017 at 12:37 am

      How cool. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Sarah Bailey says

    July 25, 2017 at 9:06 pm

    What an awesome sounding toy, it is amazing how things come around again as well, I remember a similar toy from my childhood.

    Reply
    • Angela says

      July 26, 2017 at 12:36 am

      Yes, I have seen a number of old toys from my childhood come around and it’s kind of cool.

      Reply
  3. Rhian Westbury says

    July 26, 2017 at 11:18 am

    My brother used to have stretch armstrong and the dog when he was a kid and we loved playing with them x

    Reply
    • Angela says

      July 27, 2017 at 4:12 am

      how cool. I like the look of the dog one!

      Reply
  4. thesparklenest says

    July 26, 2017 at 11:42 am

    I’ve never seen this before, it would be a great Dad present! Your brother does look as though he’s enjoying playing with vac man!

    Reply
    • Angela says

      July 27, 2017 at 4:08 am

      oh my brother is super happy with the vac man!

      Reply
  5. Ashleigh says

    July 26, 2017 at 12:09 pm

    Sounds and looks like a great toy for someone who loves to play with action figures!

    Reply
    • Angela says

      July 27, 2017 at 4:13 am

      Yes James enjoyed this lovely toy.

      Reply
  6. Samantha Bye says

    July 26, 2017 at 12:41 pm

    This looks great! I remember something similar from when I was younger, I never got one myself and was so gutted!

    Reply
    • Angela says

      July 27, 2017 at 4:26 am

      oh they are fun. James loves his new vac man!

      Reply
  7. Stephanie Merry says

    July 26, 2017 at 2:35 pm

    Now this takes me back, no idea they were still around! x

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    • Angela says

      July 27, 2017 at 4:23 am

      yes I had no idea too!

      Reply
  8. Kira says

    July 26, 2017 at 8:26 pm

    I love how the older toys are coming back in fashion! Makes you relive your childhood!

    Reply
    • Angela says

      July 27, 2017 at 4:03 am

      yes… it is so nostalgic.

      Reply
  9. Danielle says

    July 27, 2017 at 10:11 am

    My brother used to have something like this when we were young and I loved it.

    Reply
    • Angela says

      July 30, 2017 at 12:48 am

      Awesome! ๐Ÿ™‚ We never had them when I was younger but i remember seeing them.

      Reply
  10. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says

    July 27, 2017 at 10:22 am

    I reember these! It’s so great when toys of our past come back around! Glad your brother enjoyed his gift ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Angela says

      July 30, 2017 at 12:49 am

      yes. I’m glad he liked it too!

      Reply
  11. Ana De-Jesus says

    July 27, 2017 at 11:38 am

    Aw I am glad that James enjoyed his stretch toy, you can see from his expression that he is so happy. I love how retro this looks x

    Reply
    • Angela says

      July 30, 2017 at 12:49 am

      Thanks Ana ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  12. Cassie Mayers says

    July 27, 2017 at 5:49 pm

    Looks great! I think my partner would love this toy. He is a big kid when it comes to old toys.

    Reply
    • Angela says

      July 30, 2017 at 12:54 am

      I guess some men never grow older, only in their bodies not their minds.

      John M

      Reply
  13. MELANIE EDJOURIAN says

    July 27, 2017 at 8:51 pm

    Oh my that is new. I haven’t seen this toy before. I bet my son would love one.

    Reply
    • Angela says

      July 30, 2017 at 12:53 am

      He may just like it, my brother loved it.

      Angela

      Reply
  14. Afshan Naim says

    July 27, 2017 at 10:47 pm

    Vac Man looks really cool and something out of comics. My son would really like this, as he loves hands on toys and practical.

    Reply
    • Angela says

      July 30, 2017 at 12:49 am

      Cool thank you. My brother really loved it.

      Angela

      Reply
  15. ayeshafarhad says

    July 28, 2017 at 1:35 am

    I have actually never seen the vac man before but this sound like a toy that my son would absolutely love!

    Reply
    • Angela says

      July 30, 2017 at 12:44 am

      It is pretty strange but fun and cool at at once.

      Reply
  16. Candice Nikeia says

    July 28, 2017 at 5:27 pm

    This looks so much fun! My brother had a similar one growing up and he loved it!

    Reply
  17. Stephanie Usher (@hopefreedomlove) says

    July 29, 2017 at 11:08 am

    Wow! That is quite the throwback, I remember always wanting one of these when I was a kid! xxx

    Reply
    • Angela says

      July 30, 2017 at 12:35 am

      it is and a very cool toy!

      Reply
  18. Home and Horizon says

    July 30, 2017 at 6:26 pm

    THe toy reminds me of morph from my childhood TV days! What fun… I reckon most of my friends would like him, let alone the kids!

    Reply
    • Angela says

      July 31, 2017 at 3:43 pm

      I have had a lot of comments of parents saying it reminds them of their childhood.

      Angela

      Reply
    • Angela says

      July 31, 2017 at 3:46 pm

      yes. I think this could be a popular toy!

      Reply
  19. Hayley Warren says

    July 31, 2017 at 5:03 pm

    This does look like a lot of fun! Glad your brother enjoyed it!

    Reply

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