The Frumplingtons

Five minutes ago, Shana was busy pulling off a dog’s head. Fortunately, it was not a real dog. It was an Action Man accessory, part of Action Man’s arctic expedition kit, which also includes a huge sled for the dog to tow. Plus, of course, the usual array of weapons — the phrase ‘peace talks’ is most definitely not in Action Man’s vocabulary.

The dog’s head is back on now. You have to remove it to gain access to the battery compartment. Two button cell batteries later and the Action Husky is all powered up. Press his neck and he lets out a blood-curdling howl. (Well, wouldn’t you?)

We are now a four-Action Man household, owing to Shana’s legendary bargain hunting skills. The latest three (and their mutt!) arrived this morning, ready to do battle. Sadly, at no point during their journey by Royal Mail from Devon had they been able to fight their way out of their cardboard box. Doesn’t say much for the nutritional value of army rations, does it?

In fact, the intrepid trio had only enough energy left to pose for this charming little tableau.

Meanwhile, our original Action Man goes from strength to strength. Shana has now made him so many clothes (including this brilliant Wonder Woman outfit) that it won’t be long before he needs his own walk-in wardrobe.