12 Reasons to Buy Adventure Action Figures
An action figure is a character figurine with manipulatable arms, legs, and other body aspects. Action figures are usually made of hard plastic, but alternative materials include plastic resin and die cast metal. The characters can be completely original creations, but they’re usually based on a popular character from a book, comic book, movie, television series, or video game. The term "action figure" was first used in 1964 by Hasbro as a way of marketing its G.I. Joe figures...
Adventure Action Figures Buying Guide
Adventure stories have been part of the human experience for eons. Stories featuring heroes, monsters, and long journeys full of obstacles have been told since the days when evening entertainment consisted of stories told around a fire pit. Escaping from day-to-day life through adventures and riveting tales is exciting for children and adults alike. It is this tradition that spawned modern toys devoted to similar storytelling. Today’s children can use their imaginations to save Gotham City, escape...
7 Reasons to Collect Urban Vinyl Action Figures
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Collecting urban vinyl action figures is a hot, relatively new hobby that started in the East and has made its way to the West. Unlike standard action figures, urban vinyl action figures, which are sometimes just referred to as "urban vinyl," don't typically depict superheroes and movie characters. Rather, these action figures most often depict unique, artistic characters and popular figures in urban culture, such as hip hop artists. As such, urban vinyl action figures are always designed with...
Five Tips for Collecting Designer Action Figures
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Most action figures are mass-produced, hard plastic toys sold mostly by brands that have been household names for decades. G.I. Joe, for example, the first action figure, has been a Hasbro toy line since the 1960s. However, not all action figures are mass produced, universally recognizable characters. Designer action figures are examples of unique, short-run toys that are increasingly popular with action figure collectors.
Understanding What Designer Action Figures AreDesigner action figures may...
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