James May's Toy Stories: Action Man

The presenter attempts to propel an Action Man through the sound barrier

For decades, Action Man has promised much with its eagle eyes, gripping hands and array of outfits, but what has he ever achieved? James May has decided he is going to try to redeem its reputation by propelling one of the figures through the sound barrier and return it safely to Earth. James and his team have to deal with high-speed physics, unforeseen explosions and catastrophic design setbacks, before settling on an experimental supersonic vehicle made entirely from scratch. Finally, Action Man must go faster and higher than another attempt led by arch-rival Sindy