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Artistic Movement in Action Figures - Art, Not Toys

The action figure artistic movement, also known as "urban vinyl," has become increasingly popular over the last couple of years. These figures are commanding record prices, and the underground art movement has been using action figures to showcase their work. Many are limited editions, and some items are even one-of-a-kind. It's important to understand this relatively new trend in action figures to gain a sense of where action figure collecting could be headed in the future.
Action Figures - What is Urban Vinyl?
What is Urban Vinyl? It's hard to describe, but urban vinyl action figures are turning the field of collecting action figures on its head!
Urban Vinyl Action Figures Gallery
About.com presents a small gallery of different urban vinyl action figures available on the market today.
Kid Robot
One of the leaders in manufacturing urban vinyl toys and collectibles.
Toy Tokyo
Toy Tokyo is one of the premiere dealers of Urban Vinyl collectibles. They also sell and commission exclusive works of Urban Vinyl.
Medicom Toy - Manufacturer of Popular Urban Vinyl Toys
Medicom Toy is a Japanese company that produces many popular action figure lines. Kubricks and Bearbricks are some of their more popular offerings in the Urban Vinyl market.
Toy2R
Toy2R produces several urban vinyl figures, including the popular Qee series of figures.
The Art of Michael Lau
Michael Lau is an Urban Vinyl arist and action figure designer whose work allowed the Urban Vinyl market to not only take off but secure it's place in the world of action figures.
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