9499 Bloody Fox

Mattel Big Jim reference 9499 corresponds to Bloody Fox, introduced in the European Karl May Western range around 1977, although some specialist sources date examples to 1976 and others list 1978. The same figure was sold as Bisonte Nero in Italy. This vintage Big Jim character represents a formidable frontier warrior, distinguished by his scarred face and gripping hands. His outfit includes ochre suede-style trousers and moccasins, a light fringed jacket and a distinctive fur bison headdress extending over the back. Documented equipment includes a Kentucky-style rifle, a chest ammunition strap, a gun belt with two revolvers and a sheathed knife; some releases also include an additional rigid weapon or whip-like accessory. Mattel reference 9499 is one of the most visually distinctive figures in the Big Jim Karl May collection.