Action Figures
Action Figures have always caught the imagination of the people of just about any groups. The concept of these figures came into being around the 1960s because at that time small boys had not many toys to play with. The dolls during that period were designed specifically for girls.
The first action toy that came into existence was G.I Joe in the year 1964 which was the brainchild of Hasbro. This toy was military themed and came with an array of uniforms for the toy that could be changed based on the needs. This added to the popularity of these toys and garnered the attention of people from all parts of the world.
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 1970's star trek original series Mr. Spock action figure. mego  US $14.95
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 10 Star Trek TNG Playmates Skybox Action Figure Promo Cards US $12.53
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 Betty Boop Evering 7.5 inch Action Figure Bobble Head US $9.99
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 Betty Boop Buccaneer 8 inch Action Figure Bobble Head US $9.99
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 Bandai Saint Seiya VIRGO SHAKA GOLD cloth toy action FIGURE vintage FRANCE 1987 US $31.99
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 Bandai Saint Seiya SCORPIO MILO GOLD cloth toy action FIGURE vintage FRANCE 1987 US $29.99
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 Betty Boop Devil 7.5 inch Action Figure Bobble Head US $9.99
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 Takara ATTACK pet SOUND movement GODZILLA toy action figure monster 1991 Japan US $99.99
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 Hasbro TRANSFORMERS AXELERATOR RUSH Autobot car toy action figure MOSC 1992 G2 US $32.99
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 DGP Millennium SOUSHITIUKYOU gashapon sexy girl toy cospaly action figure set 5 US $39.99
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 DGP Millennium SNOW gashapon sexy girl toy cospaly action figure set 6 special US $29.99
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 Bandai Tales of Symphonia TV game gashapon toy action figure set Japan anime 5 US $16.99
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 Bandai Saint Seiya VIRGO SHAKA Gold cloth toy action figure Japan vintage 1987 US $27.99
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 Bandai Sailor Moon World Candy toy MERCURY action figure doll stick rod ward new US $9.99
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 Bandai SAILOR MOON STAR MAKER FIGHTER HEALER excellent model toy action figure 3 US $249.99
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 Bandai Saint Seiya New BRONZE cloth Andromeda SHUN toy action figure 1988 Japan US $27.99
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 Original YAMATO Hero Collection GETTER 1 Robot Chogokin Action Figure US $75.00
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 Bandai Saint Seiya BELIER ARIES MU gold cloth toy action figure Japan anime 1987 US $29.99
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Since then, there has been no looking back. The action figures have had an ever expanding fan base. Post the success of G.I Joe figures, there were many others that came into being based on the popularity of various cartoon characters. A few that joined the bandwagon in the 1980s were “The Masters of the Universe”, “Thundercats” and “Superpower Collections” in addition to G.I Joe figures.
Toys from the “Toxic Crusaders”, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and “Swamp Thing” line entered hopped on to the bandwagon in the 1990s. Today, there are so many action figures in existence that is difficult to name all of them.
Over the period of 40 years, these action figures have moved on from being just toys for small boys to play. Today, these figures are highly sought after collector pieces and have boast of a large adult fan base.
