What Makes an Action Figure (8)
No two action figures are alike! There are literally thousands of different action figures to collect. Despite their differences, there remain some universal characteristics shared among great action figures. Collectors tend to use these same characteristics when determining what action figures to display on a shelf or leave on a peg.

Investing in Action Figures (9)
Like all collectibles, action figure collecting comes down to money. This section will go over the basics of buying and selling action figures while helping to determine the novice or intermediate action figure collector how to make smart choices when it comes to investing in action figures.

Creating Action Figures (7)
Just as collecting has changed over the last forty years, so has the action figure production process. This section takes you behind the scenes with toy companies that produce action figures to describe the creative process that goes into making these collectibles.

Action Figure Profiles (14)
Whether it's on the shelves now or it was on the shelves decades ago, it's important to know the in's and out's of each particular action figure line. This section provides a thorough description of different popular action figure lines from the earliest of the 1960's until present day.

High-End Action Figures (5)
Many companies produce items for action figure collectors that are meant solely for the collector. They come at a higher price tag and use much more delicate materials. They are meant to be displayed and appreciated. This section explores how items that aren't exactly action figures have been embraced by action figure collectors.

Artistic Action Figures (7)
This section describes how many designers are using action figures as their canvases and creating popular works of art. While still following some of the rules of action figures, these collectibles are require special explanation.

Action Figure Collectibles (5)
This section describes the many collectibles produced to help promote a particular action figure line. Collectibles such as lunch boxes, school supplies, posters, and other items are very popular with collectors and help round out their displays.

Action Figure Properties (7)
Knowing what movies, television shows, and other properties lend themselves to action figures sometimes makes it easier to understand why a toy line is so popular. This section describes the interplay between these properties and the role that their action figures serve.

Collector Networks (5)
This section describes how the connections between collectors helps collectors find items missing from their collections, dealers find people who want to buy their collectibles, and connect collectors who share a passion for action figures.

Customizing Action Figures (5)
Though action figures cover what many collectors want, some collectors take it upon themselves to make the action figures that toy and collectible companies won't produce. This section goes over the reasons behind customizing while also providing resources for amateur and intermediate action figure customizers.

Action Figures Worldwide (7)
No two countries follow the same rules when it comes to action figures. This section is dedicated to how action figures differ from continent to continent, while also highlighting important trends in collecting in different countries and bringing to light the different action figures that are found exclusively in certain countries.

Un-Produced Action Figures (5)
This section describes action figures that have made it through various stages of production but ultimately never made it to toy shelves.

Action Figure Resources (5)
This section provides links to resources about action figures.