I have been informed that the naming of the Italian version
of this figure was inspired by the writings of an Italian author, Emilio
Salgari. He wrote stories of his character named Sandokan.
Even the Big Jim Sandokan costume is similar to the author's version.
Here is a link for more info on Emilio
Salgari and Sandokan, unfortunately it is in French and I cannot read
it. Maybe someone can translate for me? See another sample
of fanastic box art below, and compare the Big Jim Sandokan to the images
on the Emilio
Salgari link.
This image below is taken from an Italian TV show based on Sandokan. Could a designer at Mattel used him for their inspiration? Looks like it to me. Thanks to Matthieu Letourneux for this image and the Salgari info.
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Captain Flint, or Sandokan for the Italian version, was a modification
on the Torpedo Fist body. Mattel did a 'bang up job' on this modification
(pun intended). The right arm of the figure so that a cap can
be inserted. When the arm is lowered to the side of the figure, and
the 'karate chop' button is pressed, the arm raises and the cap fires.
Just put Flint's pistol in his hand, load the cap, press the button, and
it appears that Flint takes aim and fires. Flint's head is a repaint
of Buffalo Bill's head and he has brown hair. Flint comes with the
high pirate style boots, a pistol, a sabre, green pants, a green belt/sash,
a green bandana, that funky striped shirt, and a supply of caps.
