2199 Combat Zone Reporter

Big Jim Action Set, reference 2199, “Combat Zone Reporter,” is a Mattel accessory set released around 1976. Sold without a figure, it was designed to equip Big Jim for the role of a reporter operating in a combat zone.

Notable contents include an olive-green outfit, black boots, a helmet, transmission equipment, and a camera with its support. The window-box packaging follows the style used for Action Sets of the period, with a yellow background and blue border. The wording “Action Figure Not Included” confirms that only the equipment was sold.

For collectors, the set’s main appeal lies in the completeness of its small accessories, which are frequently missing. Boxed examples that remain complete and free from yellowing are the most sought after.