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Action figures are no longer the exclusive domain of children. Starting with MacFarlane Toys, new collectors’ action figures have been released with realistic sculpting, better plastics, more articulations and better paint applications.
Last Updated: Oct 27, 2009 - 11:16:58 AM



Action Figures : Toys News
Dark Horse Announces New Domo Merchandise
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New wave of collectibles due in March 2009.

Oct 27, 2009 - 11:07:15 AM

Action Figures : DCDirect
Get Your Color Corps Rings
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Fans of the Color Corps need to pre-order a selected set of books to ensure they get a full set of these limited edition rings.

Sep 7, 2009 - 16:27:04 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Dick Tracy at San Diego Comic Con
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Shocker Toys returns to San Diego Comic-Con Booth #3849 with five, count ‘em, five, exclusives, the return of an old favorite and one can’t miss party

Jul 18, 2009 - 16:34:40 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Dark Horse Does More Tim Burton
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New items includes figures and merchandise.

Jul 16, 2009 - 12:36:43 PM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Transformers' Return of The Fallen Deluxe Ravage
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Classic Soundwave’s crony and former cassette/jaguar Ravage gets an H.R. Giger inspired re-imagining for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Jul 14, 2009 - 6:15:03 AM

Action Figures : Toys News
UGO Talks GI Joe Movie Toys
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Pop culture website has Destro surprise.

Jul 11, 2009 - 12:48:07 PM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Transformers Universe Classic Sunstreaker
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Hasbro has released a “fake” and updated Lamborghini car including elements from several current models of the car maker

Jun 28, 2009 - 12:33:04 PM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Action Figures
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If Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen has done its job correctly, there’s a good chance you and/or your children will come out of the theater with the urge to buy some plastic transforming robots

Jun 24, 2009 - 19:06:53 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Army of Two Action Figures
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Neca is working on Army of Two action figures based on video game characters Elliot Salem and Tyson Rios

Jun 23, 2009 - 22:51:41 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Bobble Heads for Mix Martial Artists?
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Mix Martial Artist fans can now collect action figures of their favourite MMA Champions

Jun 21, 2009 - 10:26:09 AM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Transformers Universe Classic Prowl
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The Transformers Universe Classic Prowl action figure attempts to give collector a modernized Prowl similar to his cartoon depiction, but with better articulations

Jun 20, 2009 - 15:50:47 PM

Action Figures : Hasbro
G.I. Joe: Resolute. Not Your Father's G.I. Joe
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Hasbro has released three single carded action figures and a box set to support G.I. Joe Resolute

Jun 19, 2009 - 18:02:22 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Dark Horse Comics Announces Uncle Scrooge Sell Out
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News to torment Disney collectors.

Jun 17, 2009 - 14:42:28 PM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Moon Knight
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The former West Coast Avenger is back in the East Coast protecting the most vulnerable of new York City

May 23, 2009 - 15:22:18 PM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Hercules
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The demi-god made Avengers returns to action.

May 23, 2009 - 13:34:41 PM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Ultimate Iron Man
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The Ultimate Iron Man action figure, as envisioned by Hasbro

May 23, 2009 - 12:32:21 PM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Optimus Prime
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The Ultimate Optimus Prime action figure started a refocus on smaller Transformers with classic looks for Hasbro.

May 23, 2009 - 11:35:34 AM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Megatron
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A gallery of the Ultimate Megatron action figure that came with a figure of Optimus Prime

May 23, 2009 - 11:00:56 AM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Transformers Universe Classic Autobot Hound with Ravage
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Hound has some of the best mobility of the new remakes from Hasbro

May 18, 2009 - 14:47:02 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Dark Horse Announces 2009 Comic-Con "Qee" Exclusive
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"Qee" variant to be available only at San Diego this coming July.

Apr 21, 2009 - 12:04:25 PM

Action Figures : DCDirect
G'nort
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G'nort is finally rendered as an action figure

Apr 3, 2009 - 23:26:35 PM

Action Figures : DCDirect
Justice League International Black Canary
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It's amazing that an action figure of a version of a character’s costume many people dislike was approved

Mar 1, 2009 - 9:59:06 AM

Action Figures : DCDirect
Justice League International Ice
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There has been Mattel action figures of Ice, but this is the first one by DCDirect

Mar 1, 2009 - 9:53:56 AM

Action Figures : DCDirect
JLI Batman
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Artist Kevin Maguire help work on the designs of the Batman action figure based on the popular Justice League International

Mar 1, 2009 - 8:39:31 AM

Action Figures : ToyBiz
Alex Ross Captain America
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Although well articulated, this action figure is not fun to play with

Feb 23, 2009 - 7:53:08 AM

Action Figures : DCDirect
Watchmen's Ozymandias
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In the comic books, Ozymandias always appeared a bit more plastic and perfect than other characters

Feb 22, 2009 - 10:14:56 AM

Action Figures : DCDirect
Watchmen's Modern Nite Owl
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The modern Nite Owl action figure is based on the movie version of the character appearing in the comic book series The Watchmen

Feb 21, 2009 - 11:11:38 AM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Transformers Alternity
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Similar to Binaltech, Alternity will feature highly detailed realistic cars loaded with die-cast metal and a great attention to detail for the more critical toy collector

Feb 15, 2009 - 19:00:58 PM

Action Figures : Collectors
Minimates, not Mini-pops
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Minimates are not just for kids. Especially since they're small enough to choke on.

Feb 10, 2009 - 14:19:51 PM

Action Figures : Collectors
Get me a Life Size Iron Man Statue
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The market for life-size statues is very limited but alive

Feb 8, 2009 - 12:20:22 PM

Action Figures : DCDirect
Rorschach Action Figure Doesn't Please
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I’m not happy about this new Rorschach action figure based on the movie version of the character

Feb 2, 2009 - 0:30:49 AM

Action Figures : Toys News
Star Trek Movie Action Figures Announced
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CBS Consumer Products and Playmates Toys will be reviving over 40 years of history with a new line of realistic Star Trek action figures, authentic playsets

Jan 26, 2009 - 20:10:11 PM

Action Figures : DCDirect
10 Years of Collecting DCDirect Action Figures: The Early Years
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The first years from 1998 to 2000

Jan 25, 2009 - 9:12:22 AM

Action Figures : Collectors
Say Good-Bye to Action Figure Yellowing
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Perhaps one of the greatest frustrations of collecting action figures is the yellowing of plastic parts. Here's how to fix that problem.

Jan 18, 2009 - 7:36:35 AM

Action Figures : Toys News
Captain Action Bubble head
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I guess the Obama Captain Action figure is next...

Jan 17, 2009 - 8:20:52 AM

Action Figures : Toys News
Nyarlathotep Statue
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Collectors Edition Statue line – Nyarlathotep

Jan 14, 2009 - 20:18:23 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Robot Chicken Humping Robot
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What will your humping robot hump?

Jan 13, 2009 - 20:35:14 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Dorian Cleavenger's Akira
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Akira, Inspired by the Work of Dorian Cleavenger

Jan 13, 2009 - 19:53:32 PM

Action Figures : Collectors
Will 3D Printing Change Action Figure Collecting?
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Soon, toy collectors will be able to create 3D models of their action figures using 3D scanning and 3D printing

Jan 11, 2009 - 5:20:17 AM

Action Figures : ToyBiz
Marvel Toys Lost on Marvel Legends
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Was Marvel Toys right to abandon its license to make Marvel Entertainment-based toys?

Jan 6, 2009 - 19:46:35 PM

Action Figures : Collectors
Vehicles and Playsets Making a Comeback
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Returning to the smaller scale action figure has opened doors for the return of vehicles and playsets

Jan 4, 2009 - 12:01:52 PM

Action Figures : Collectors
Action Scale 1/6 th Action Figures
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Toy companies take such pride and care in producing highly detailed, accurate likenesses and articulated figures for the 1/6 scaled collector

Jan 3, 2009 - 10:10:40 AM

Action Figures : Toys News
Umbrella Academy Action Figures
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Dark Horse Deluxe announced the release of a new figure set depicting the six members of The Umbrella Academy introduced in Apocalypse Suite

Jan 1, 2009 - 17:30:54 PM

Action Figures : Collectors
Action Figures You Can’t Get In North America
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These lead-based figures from Eaglemoss Publications called DC Comics Super hero Collection are only available in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, South Africa and New Zealand

Dec 30, 2008 - 14:26:02 PM

Action Figures : Collectors
We’re Due For Another Harley Quinn Action Figure
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With so many Harley Quinn collectibles, why is this collector still not satisfied with what's offered?

Nov 9, 2008 - 8:08:14 AM

Action Figures : Collectors
Kit Model Collecting 101
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Model kit collecting and building is a popular hobby not so distant from action figure collecting

Nov 2, 2008 - 10:09:23 AM

Action Figures : ToyBiz
Marvel Select Thor
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It was only a matter of time before Marvel Select offered collectors a new Thor action figure

Nov 1, 2008 - 22:42:59 PM

Action Figures : Collectors
Collecting Green Hornet Toys
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Collecting Green Hornet toys and stuff is as elusive as the master hero masquerading as a villain.

Nov 1, 2008 - 0:28:42 AM

Action Figures : Toys News
Exclusive Toys "R" Us Sports Figures
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Ultra-hip, stylized figures of NFL stars including Donovan McNabb, Tony Romo and Eli Manning will hit store shelves this week!

Oct 28, 2008 - 13:01:57 PM

Action Figures : Collectors
Carded vs. Loose Action Figures
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The pros and cons of keeping your action figures in their original packages or not.

Oct 24, 2008 - 6:52:11 AM

Action Figures : Collectors
Action Figure Customizing
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Ever since there was an unmade action figure and the desire to own it, customizing action figures became a hobby for many

Oct 20, 2008 - 20:57:42 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Guitar Hero Action Figures Series 2
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McFarlane Toys' first series of Guitar Hero action figures is now rocking Toys 'R' Us stores

Oct 20, 2008 - 19:20:48 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Dark Horse Deluxe to Produce "The Spirit" Movie Mini-Bust
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Bust launches line of The Spirit collectibles.

Oct 10, 2008 - 7:40:22 AM

Action Figures : Collectors
Mouse Guard PVC Set
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Mouse Guard is popular enough to warrant a PVC set. But can the mighty mice stand up to criticism and the likes of action figures collectors?

Oct 5, 2008 - 18:56:12 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
Dark Horse and ReelArt Unite for Prince Valiant
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Dark Horse Comics to distribute ReelArt Studios Prince Valiant Statue.

Sep 18, 2008 - 4:32:46 AM

Action Figures : Toys News
New Halo 3 Action Figures
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McFarlane Toys has announced new Halo3 action figures for the fall 2008

Sep 3, 2008 - 18:09:50 PM

Action Figures : Hasbro
Decepticon Octane Returns as Tankor
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Octane, the Decepticon with a bounty on his head, returns in 2008 after more than a 20 year absence. However, he's now called Tankor.

Sep 1, 2008 - 15:22:16 PM

Action Figures : Toys News
John McCain Spotted as Action Figure
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John McCain action figure just in time for the 2008 American presidential elections.

Aug 30, 2008 - 8:15:06 AM

Action Figures : DCDirect
JSA Series 1 – Larger Than Life Action Figures
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DC Direct has announced that it will release the first series of a new line of JSA action figures related to the new Justice Society of America based on Alex Ross' work

Aug 23, 2008 - 8:12:03 AM

Action Figures : Collectors
Barack Obama – The Action Figure
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I have found the answer. It is the same question that action figure collectors are asking. I have found the one. I have found the Barack Obama action figure

Aug 22, 2008 - 7:47:20 AM

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