Marvel Action Figures Can Sometimes Be Very Rare And Expensive

By Olivia Cross


Every girl and some boys have played with dolls in their growing up years whether they want to admit it or not. The word doll at times can be referred to as marvel action figures much to those in the know- how's total dismay. Any collector will argue that that is not correct. Many are still unsure as to the definition of these different figures.

These toys stands about three and three quarters of an inch high and are made by Hasbro, an American international toy and board game company. They are considered to be the largest toy makers and the headquarters are situated in Rhode Island. However the toys are produced in East Asia.

The beginnings of this company started in 1923 with two brothers who were selling textile bits and pieces. As the years progressed they extended to making different school supplies as well as pencil cases. Three years after the founding of the company one brother left for another material company and the other, Henry took over. As the prices of producing pencils and pencil cases grew it was decided to make their own pencils and this became their source for future financial support.

Action figures must have a certain amount of attitude to them and these are generally referred to as points of communication. They can be moved into many different positions and have many interchangeable accessories. Many collectors argue that they must be able to move the head and both shoulders. Their sizes can range from three inches to eleven inches and are only made from moulded plastic. This includes their clothes and any other addition.

When World War 2 began they started making their plastic creations. Their first major hit was with the invention of Mr Potato Head and because of them two years later in 1954 they became a Disney licensee. The inventor of Mr Potato Head, George Lerner created this plastic face where one could use push pins to attach fruit pieced or vegetables changing the way kids thought of eating these foods into playmates.

Wolverine is also a super hero with keen animal senses and has healing powers. He has the unique ability to fight off any disease and toxins. Because of his powers he never seems to age and his body is always in good condition He is a member of the Alpha Flight as well as the X-men and the Avengers.

When buying any of them always ensure that they are in their original boxes if possible and that they are sculptured well and the paint job is very good and clear. Do some research on fan forums and different sites as they will be very helpful in letting one know what is hot or what is not. Many people on these forums will go out of their way to steer one in the right direction once it has been established which figures to start collecting.

In the year 1964 they produced the GI Joe toy. He was to represent the four branches of the United States Armed Forces; the United States Navy, United States Army, the United States Air Force and the United States Marine Corps. Later the Action Nurse was also introduced. These were specially made for boys who were not interested in playing with girls toys. Within two years this toy was responsible for two thirds of their overall sales.




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