PSH History...
With their 8" line of Super Hero figures proving to be a success with children around the world, Mego released a smaller, less expensive alternative to their larger sized super hero figures - the "Comic Action Heroes". Introduced in 1975, Comic Action Heroes (or CAHs) featured heroes and villains from both of the major comic houses (DC and Marvel).
DC CHARACTERS: Superman, Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Shazam, Joker, Penguin.
MARVEL CHARACTERS: Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain America, Green Goblin.
There are two versions of backing cards that were sold in the US. The photos below show both variants, with the non-picture card believed to be an earlier release. All CAH figures saw release on both styles of cards.
Comic Action Heroes enjoyed worldwide success and were distributed internationally. The line was released in Canada by Grand Toys, who also distributed the rest of Mego's "World's Greatest Super Heroes" lines. In the UK, distribution was handled by British toy maker Denys Fisher. Packaged examples have also surfaced in Germany.
The line spawned several different vehicles and playsets, and even a British board game. Vehicles included the Spider-Mobile, Batmobile, and Bat Plane. Playsets included The Mangler, Fortress of Solitude, Exploding Bridge, and Wonder Woman's Invisible Plane Tower.
The figures adopted the same bent leg pose as Mego's truck driving figure line "C.B. McHaul".
Charming and somewhat simplistic in appearance, Comic Action Heroes helped pioneer the small format action figure craze of the late 1970's and early 1980's.
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