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Action Figure Oddities

Find information on those action figures that are just a little bit different than most, including action figures based on real people, rare promotional figures and unproduced prototypes.
Spotted! The Bigfoot Action Figure from Accoutrements
Why spend hours on end crouching in the woods to catch a glimpse of a Bigfoot creature when all you have to do is pick up a Bigfoot action figure from the zany folks at Accoutrements? Here's our review of the elusive creature.
No Escape from Fun with the Houdini Action Figure
Here's a look at the world's only Harry Houdini action figure from the good people at Accoutrements.
1997 Burger King Frankenstein's Monster
1997 Burger King Frankenstein Action Figure
Unproduced Dark Crystal Action Figures
The classic Jim Henson movie, The Dark Crystal, was a huge hit back in 1983, so why did they never produce action figures for the movie? This site explains why and gives you a glimpse of the original unproduced prototypes.
Wonder Bread He-Man
The Toyriffic blog takes a look at the hotly debated existence of the legendary "Wonder Bread He-Man" that is still causing arguments in the action figure collecting community to this day. But the pictures don't lie.
Rocket Firing Boba Fett Sells for Big Bucks
Some collectors claim that the elusive "Rocket Firing Boba Fett" figure never existed, yet that didn't stop a buyer paying $16,000 for one reported to be the real deal. Take a look and decide for yourself.
McDonald's Character Action Figures
Why bother with epic Star Wars battles when you can re-enact some of your favorite vintage McDonald's commercials? Not for your usual collector!
Weirdo Toys Blog
Get your daily dose of action figure oddities at this blog devoted to action figures that are off the beaten path.
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