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Creating Action Figures - What Goes Into What You Buy?Action figure collecting wouldn't be the field that it was if several different toy companies didn't have the same passion for action figures that collectors do. The creative process behind action figures has many levels, and it's important to understand why toy companies make the decisions they do and how collectors should react.
Top Ten Action Figure Announcements at Toy Fair 2008
Toy Fair 2008 has come and gone, and now that everyone is able to process through the information overload from last month, we can begin to reflect back on where action figures are headed for the year to come. After covering Toy Fair in its entirety, it’s time to take a look at the top ten biggest announcements for action figure collectors. Actions Figures - Company Profile: Hasbro
Hasbro is one of the largest toy companies ever. This guide details their involvement in action figures over the years. Top Five Current Action Figure and Collectible Companies
A list of the companies that are currently doing the best job of creating action figures for a market of collectors. Sideshow Collectibles' Production Blog
Sideshow Collectibles provides collectors with a behind-the-scenes look at their new action figure collectibles, from design notes all the way to final production pieces. Four Horsemen Studios
The Four Horsemen are a group of action figure designers who have been active in the industry for years. Their website is a very transparent look into their creative process. Gentle Giant Blog
Gentle Giant's blog frequently updates about the companies licenses and new products. They also give collectors a sense of edition sizes, exclusivity, and the design process. Mego Museum - Interviews with Mego Employees
The Mego Museum has interviewed several former Mego employees who were instrumental in bringing the most important action figures of the 1970's to life. |
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