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Minimates, not Mini-pops
Minimates are not just for kids. Especially since they're small enough to choke on.
Feb 10, 2009 - 14:19:51 PM
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Get me a Life Size Iron Man Statue
The market for life-size statues is very limited but alive
Feb 8, 2009 - 12:20:22 PM
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Say Good-Bye to Action Figure Yellowing
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
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Will 3D Printing Change Action Figure Collecting?
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
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Vehicles and Playsets Making a Comeback
Returning to the smaller scale action figure has opened doors for the return of vehicles and playsets
Jan 4, 2009 - 12:01:52 PM
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Action Scale 1/6 th Action Figures
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
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Action Figures You Can’t Get In North America
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
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We’re Due For Another Harley Quinn Action Figure
With so many Harley Quinn collectibles, why is this collector still not satisfied with what's offered?
Nov 9, 2008 - 8:08:14 AM
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Kit Model Collecting 101
Model kit collecting and building is a popular hobby not so distant from action figure collecting
Nov 2, 2008 - 10:09:23 AM
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Collecting Green Hornet Toys
Collecting Green Hornet toys and stuff is as elusive as the master hero masquerading as a villain.
Nov 1, 2008 - 0:28:42 AM
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Carded vs. Loose Action Figures
The pros and cons of keeping your action figures in their original packages or not.
Oct 24, 2008 - 6:52:11 AM
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Action Figure Customizing
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
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Mouse Guard PVC Set
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
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Barack Obama – The Action Figure
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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Action Figures Summer 2008 - I Will Always Remember You
To my surprise, more new action figures are hitting the shelves this summer than I can ever remember
Aug 16, 2008 - 8:37:34 AM
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San Diego - Heaven for the Action Figure Geek
Most toy companies offer an exclusive item for sale no where else but at the San Diego Comic-Con itself
Jul 24, 2008 - 8:45:46 AM
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Mattel Toy's Infinite Heroes
Mattel Toys and DC Comic Books have recently come to an agreement to open the vault of DC Superheroes
Jul 8, 2008 - 7:18:04 AM
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How long until Action Figures Are Extinct?
Can the rising price of gas discourage the production of collectors’ action figures and other toys?
Jun 28, 2008 - 11:44:12 AM
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The Action Figure - A Quick History
A brief history of the origins of the Action Figure: the movers, the shakers, the plastic.
Jun 26, 2008 - 18:25:40 PM
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The Art of Reviewing Action Figures
An action figure reviewer asks himself how to get back in the groove
Jun 14, 2008 - 7:42:35 AM
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Artist Robert Burden Puts Action Figures to Canvas
Action figure painting - Is that the 21st Century's Pop Art?
May 26, 2008 - 23:35:03 PM
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Can Mattel Revive He-Man?
After being the most successful toy franchise of Mattel in the 1980s, He-man and the world of Eternia have fallen out favour in the 21st century. Can Mattel revive interest?
May 21, 2008 - 23:06:36 PM
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Movies Tie-In Battling For Your Action Figure Budget
Iron Man, Speed Racer, Indiana Jones, Narnia, Hulk, Dark Knight - They all want you to buy their action figures
May 19, 2008 - 16:43:35 PM
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Superhero toys Stronger than Ever!
Is there a future after Toy Biz's successful Marvel Legends?
May 7, 2008 - 6:55:53 AM
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Indiana Jones - Let The Toy Hunt Begin
Indiana Jones toys make a come back thanks to The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
May 1, 2008 - 7:29:50 AM
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Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles - Back to the Roots
After the mega glow in the dark and stick to walls TNMT action figures, someone is finally releasing a version of the turtles based on the comic book series
Apr 21, 2008 - 10:00:11 AM
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Star Wars Action Figures - Life or Death?
Around 1992 I got bit by the Star Wars bug again and went back and hunted down the original action figures and was fortunate enough to complete the series
Apr 15, 2008 - 11:44:46 AM
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How Bright Is The Future of Action Figure Collecting?
Are action figure produced today better than those of the past?
Apr 3, 2008 - 8:48:57 AM
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DC Direct Action Figures Creates Their own Competition
Which vendor, DC Direct or Mattel, makes the best DC Comics-based toys?
Mar 12, 2008 - 9:01:56 AM
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Betty Page Cleopatra
The Betty Page Cleopatra action figure was inspired in part by the series of Betty Page comic books published by Dark Horse and created by Jim Silke in 2000
Jul 12, 2007 - 9:06:37 AM
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Hellboy Qee Chain
Designer toys are, in my opinion just another marketing spin trying to remove the stench of geekyness from action figures
Jul 11, 2007 - 0:33:54 AM
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Abe Sapien Qee Chain
The figure looks better than the Hellboy version and is cuter
Jul 10, 2007 - 0:07:13 AM
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Hellboy Animated Bust
Sculpted by Tim Bruckner, this bust inspired by the Hellboy animated films that first aired on Cartoon Network in March 2006
Jul 8, 2007 - 0:56:36 AM
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CyberFembot A.R.C.
She's a homemade heroine hot-rod.
Apr 24, 2007 - 11:10:08 AM
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Top Ten Female Action Figures
Here's a look at some of the best action figures about female characters.
Apr 1, 2007 - 16:19:03 PM
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Toy Hunting pays off !!!
Today I walked into Wal-Mart just to see if they received anything new. To my surprise not only did I get a few new figures on layaway, but I also received a bonus treat as well.
Nov 22, 2006 - 10:14:58 AM
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Mortal Kombat Series 2: Shaolin Monks
came across a beautiful, yet villainous figure based on a popular video game, and sculpted by a virtually unknown toy company
Nov 15, 2006 - 20:01:27 PM
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Mortal Kombat: Baraka
Looking for an extra villain? Looking for someone to go toe-to-toe with Wolverine?
Nov 14, 2006 - 7:17:21 AM
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That Mr Freeze Figure
Now Mr. Freeze is a treat indeed. I already loved the original that Mattel for the Batman toy line of 2004, and this version is a very nice up-date
Nov 13, 2006 - 16:48:56 PM
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Toy Vengeance
Does TRU have an "exclusive" that Wal-Mart does not?
Nov 10, 2006 - 14:26:14 PM
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For Collectors Shopping At Wal-Mart
If you are like me, and you are a huge fan of Mattel and Toy Biz (soon to be Hasbro) action figures that are based on comic book characters, then this may appeal to you
Nov 9, 2006 - 10:31:06 AM
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A Colossal Mistake
While I knew that storing these figures in a cooler climate is always preferrable, I did not think much of the heat as most of figures were never even opened
Nov 8, 2006 - 9:13:01 AM
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Collecting Collectibles - Part Two : The Collectors' Matrix
In our last article, The Comic Book Bin looked at the general demographics of action figure collectors. In this article, The Comic Book Bin propose a model to determine what action figure product line will be more successful, based on collectors'participation.
Oct 15, 2006 - 11:42:00 AM
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Will Reid - Custom Barbies
I have been using Bath Boutique Barbies that I have bought at my local KB Toy Store. Using Sculpy, I redo the jointed hips and fill in the seams making them seem more human like than the original.
Sep 8, 2006 - 10:02:00 AM
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Batman - DC Superheroes
Supposedly a generic Batman figure, fans should instantly recognize a Jim Lee inspiration. This is not the first Batman figure from Mattel’s DC Superheroes line so was a new one necessary?
Jul 25, 2006 - 21:02:00 PM
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Krauser – Resident Evil 4
After his resurrection, Krauser was given the ability to mutate his arm to become claw-like. This figure is based on this appearance during the fight with Leon, where he is forced to use it.
Jun 30, 2006 - 15:30:00 PM
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Father's Day
I walked into Wal-Mart to do some shopping with the wife and found 2 variants from the Marvel Legends Apocalypse series
Jun 20, 2006 - 7:18:00 AM
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Super Skrull Blues
On the 31st of May, I called toys "R" US to see if they had received a shipment with the Fantastic Four as I am still looking for the Super Skrull action figure
Jun 13, 2006 - 23:52:00 PM
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General Urko Custom
It started off as the stock sideshow version..from their nov 2005 release ,but after about 2 weeks worth of me customizing now it looks to be dead on the sideshow version had so many flaws i just couldn't resist improving on it...
Jun 9, 2006 - 14:30:00 PM
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SHIHOUIN YORUICHI – BLEACH: EXCELLENT MODEL SERIES
The outfit that this PVC statue has sculpted is based on the one Yoruichi wears throughout the “Soul Society” arc
Jun 9, 2006 - 10:52:00 AM
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Colossal Comics
Welcome to the Toy Blog, the first column by Big Bear, who will share about his toy hunting adventures
Jun 7, 2006 - 21:01:00 PM
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SUPERMAN – DC SUPERHEROES
Without a doubt, it’s instantly recognisable as Superman from the flowing red cape to the hair curl that Lois likes so much.
Jun 7, 2006 - 15:27:00 PM
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Collecting Collectibles - Part One : Collectors
This series of articles will look at the world of collecting trough the world of comic books, film, video games, books and films.
Dec 25, 2005 - 23:58:00 PM
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Heatwave Stability
A major problem affecting all types of action figures is the heat.
Jul 3, 2005 - 15:11:00 PM
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Abe Sapien
The exclusive Abe Sapien action figure from the Hellboy Movie is a better deal than the regular one that's almost impossible to find.
Sep 25, 2004 - 13:24:00 PM
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Shockinis
There are several miniature action figure lines on the market but none are quite like Shocker Toys' Shockinis.
May 21, 2004 - 13:26:00 PM
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Mattel Batman
If you come to the Comic Book Bin regularly, you know I've been meaning to get my hands on those and review them for a while.
Dec 16, 2003 - 13:23:00 PM
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The Cost of a Customer
This is a rant, so skip ahead to avoid it. Some very screwy games are being played by Mattel, DC Direct, Toy Biz, other vendors, distributors and retailers on the back of customers.
Dec 16, 2003 - 13:21:00 PM
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Justice league Flash
I have never collected "animated" toys before and that may have to change because of Mattel's Justice League Flash action figure.
Dec 16, 2003 - 13:19:00 PM
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Jakks WWE
Jakks' WWE Rock, Tajiri, John Cena and Billy Kidman wrestling action figures prove that although they are a genre within themselves, they are mature products that fans of other toy line can appreciate.
Nov 16, 2003 - 13:28:00 PM
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