8893 Big Josh

Mattel Big Josh, released in 1973, is the rugged outdoorsman of the vintage Big Jim universe. Distinguished by his bearded head sculpt, the figure wears a sleeveless blue denim vest, matching denim shorts and brown boots, giving him the appearance of a woodsman prepared for demanding wilderness adventures. The original set is documented with a brown axe and a sectional log designed for chopping play, complementing the figure’s muscular action mechanism and flexing-biceps feature. Big Josh broadened the early Mattel range beyond competitive sports by introducing a forestry and outdoor-survival theme. This 1973 Big Jim character remains identifiable through his distinctive clothing, beard and accessories, although packaging and minor details may vary according to the country of distribution and production issue.