Z Force is a fictional infantry conceived and designed by Palitoy that features in the 3 3/4 inch Action Force figure range; similar to the G.I. Joe action figures and featured in a comic book series. Possibly based in-part on the Z Special Unit (also known as Z Force), a joint Australian, British and New Zealand commando unit, which saw action against the Empire of Japan during World War II, Z Force was part of the Palitoy range called Action Force and later depicted in the Battle Action Force comic books. Graphic representation Z Force was released as part of the second generation of Action Force. Taking the form of a limited number of action figures and vehicles released in two waves, the unit was expanded with back-stories in Battle Action Force. Z Force has been described as: The infantry backbone of Action Force, well supported by heavy armor and artillery The unit had distinctive green and black camouflage, with a red 'Z' insignia. * Jeep (driven by Wheels) * Rapid Fire Motorcycle and Attack Cannon (ridden by Quarrel) Second release * Armoured Troop Carrier (or ATC) * Command Centre (operated by Gaucho and Jammer) * Dart (mobile rocket system) * Lance (self-propelled gun with four-wheeled drive) * Shaft (a tripod-tracked gun with rotating range finder) * Whirlwind Cannon
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