Look at those lips! As this super-closeup reveals, animators of Freeview’s new UK TV spot realistically animated Action Man’s lips. Over the years, fans have seen a lot of crudely animated mouth movements in commercials—but this isn’t one of them. Spot on, Sailor! (Photo: Freeview)
Bottom Line: Blimey! America’s GIjOE isn’t the only 12-inch action figure to appear in a new TV commercial this year. In a brand-new spot just released over in the UK, a table full of unsold toys at a “jumble sale” begins singing an old Foreigner tune as an amazed janitor looks on. The “star” of the spot is a vintage, blue-eyed, fuzzhead Action Man Sailor, complete with facial scar and UK sailor’s uniform. Although his appearance is all too short, watch Action Man’s face carefully; his lips are EXPERTLY animated. Overall, a very enjoyable commercial. Enjoy, mate!
