Action Figures: Most Popular Articles

Macross Jets Side-by-Side
Matchbox Robotech Veritech Fighter and Transformers Generation One Jetfire

Vintage Indiana Jones Guide
Indiana Jones action figures are treasures in their own right among collectors. Learn about the vintage Indiana Jones action figures and why they're so desirable today!

Star Wars First 12
Learn about the first twelve Star Wars action figures from the 1970's in this thorough action figure profile. This is the first profile in a series of action figure profiles on the vintage Star Wars line.

25th Snake Eyes
G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary Snake Eyes with Black Timber

Greatest 1980's Figures
A list of the top five greatest action figure lines from the most ambitious decade for action figures to date.

Top Current Companies
A list of the companies that are currently doing the best job of creating action figures for a market of collectors.

Vintage Map Room
Vintage Indiana Jones - Map Room Playset (Kenner)

25th Storm Shadow
G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary Storm Shadow

G1 Optimus Prime
Transformers Generation One Optimus Prime

G1 Omega Supreme
Transformers Generation One Omega Supreme

Action Figure Grading
Action figure grading is becoming more commonplace. Learn how action figure grading works and whether professional grading services are right for your collectibles.

Packaging Top Five
A list of the top five reasons why collectors decide to keep their action figures in their original packaging.

Investing in Action Figures
About.com provides a list of the top five reasons why collectors should invest in action figures.

25th Stalker
G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary Sgt. Stalker

25th Shipwreck Shark
G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary Shipwreck (Shark Tattoo)

Vintage 12 Inch Indy
Vintage Indiana Jones - 12 Inch Indiana Jones Action Figure (Kenner)

25th Cobra Commander
G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary Cobra Commander

Vintage Well of Souls
Vintage Indiana Jones - Well of Souls Playset (Kenner)

Red Sunstreaker
Transformers Diaclone Red Sunstreaker

Vintage LJN Mola Ram
Vintage Indiana Jones - Mola Ram (LJN)

25th Beachhead
G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary Beachhead

Bandai Logo
Close Up of Bandai logo

G1 Ransack
Transformers Generation One Deluxe Insecticon Ransack

Vintage LJN Indy
Vintage Indiana Jones - Indiana Jones (LJN)

Vintage Toht
Vintage Indiana Jones - Toht (Kenner)

25th Shipwreck Anchor
G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary Shipwreck (Anchor Tattoo)

25th Red Ninja
G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary Cobra Red Ninja

Takara logo
Close Up of Takara logo

Vintage Desert Convoy Truck
Vintage Indiana Jones - Desert Convoy Truck (Kenner)

What is Scalping?
Scalping is particularly relevant to action figure collectors. Find out what draws people to sell action figures for a quick profit, and discover how you as the collector can beat them at their own game!

25th Firefly
G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary Firefly

Star Wars Final 17 POTF
In 1985,the Star Wars action figure line was on its last legs. Kenner made one final push, and the figures that no one wanted when they were kids are some of the most desirable action figures ever made today! Learn about the final seventeen Star Wars figures.

25th Serpentor
G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary Serpentor

Action Figure Worth
Action figures are worth the investment, but it takes a lot of skill to properly invest in toys.

25th Lady Jaye
G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary Lady Jaye

25th Zartan Color Change
G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary Zartan (with Color Change label)

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!

Toy Fair 2008 Top Ten
Toy Fair 2008 was filled with lots of awesome news for action figure collectors. Learn what the biggest action figure announcements at Toy Fair were this year!

Vintage LJN Variation
Vintage Indiana Jones - White Shirt/Brown Shirt Variation (LJN)

Where to Buy Action Figures
There are many places where you can buy action figures. Find out what the advantages and disadvantages of several different action figure resources are and become a better shopper.

What is Army Building?
Army building is taking action figure collecting with full force. Find out what makes building an army of trooper action figures so popular!

Vintage LJN Thuggee
Vintage Indiana Jones - Giant Thuggee (LJN)

Vintage Streets of Cairo
Vintage Indiana Jones - Streets of Cairo Playset (Kenner)

Vintage Marion
Vintage Indiana Jones - Marion Ravenwood (Kenner)

25th Buzzer
G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary Dreadnok Buzzer

Vintage Monkey Man
Vintage Indiana Jones - Streets of Cairo Monkey Man (Kenner)

Vintage Indiana Jones
Vintage Indiana Jones - Indiana Jones (Kenner)

Vintage Indy Thumbs
Vintage Indiana Jones - Thumb Comparison (Kenner)

Price Guides
Find out how to use price guides to your advantage as you begin to become a more serious action figure collector.

Vintage Map Room Indy
Vintage Indiana Jones - Indiana Jones from Map Room Playset (Kenner)

Vintage Belloq Ceremonial
Vintage Indiana Jones - Ceremonial Belloq Mail-Away (Kenner)

25th Cobra Trooper
G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary Cobra Trooper

SW Tusken
Star Wars 3-3/4" Tusken Raider (Sand People)

Vintage Monkeys
Vintage Indiana Jones - Monkeys (Kenner)

POTF Luke Endor Carded
Star Wars Vintage Power of the Force figure Luke Skywalker in Battle Fatigues carded

Heroes Sylar
Mezco Toys Heroes Sylar Action Figure

25th Cobra 5-Pack (Open)
G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary Cobra 5-Pack (Open)

POTF Luke Stormtrooper
Star Wars Vintage Power of the Force figure Luke Skywalker in Stormtrooper Disguise

Heroes Claire
Mezco Toys Heroes Claire Action Figure

Heroes Hiro
Mezco Toys Heroes Hiro Action Figure

Vintage Cairo Swordsman
Vintage Indiana Jones - Cairo Swordsman (Kenner)

25th Flash
G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary Sgt. Flash

POTF Yak Face
Star Wars Vintage Power of the Force figure Yak Face

Kridana Rama Comic
Kridana Action Figures - Rama - Comic Book

Company Profile: Hasbro
Hasbro is one of the largest toy companies ever. This guide details their involvement in action figures over the years.

POTF Romba
Star Wars Vintage Power of the Force figure Romba

POTF Han Carbonite
Star Wars Vintage Power of the Force figure Han Solo with Carbonite

Heroes Peter
Mezco Toys Heroes Peter Action Figure

25th Joe 5-Pack (Open)
G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary G.I.Joe 5-Pack (Open)

Heroes Mohinder
Mezco Toys Heroes Mohinder Action Figure

Fish Bowl Packaging
This is an example of action figures in fish bowl packaging.

POTF R2 Pop-Up
Star Wars Vintage Power of the Force figure R2-D2 with Pop-Up Lightsaber

25th Zartan Comparison
G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary Zartan Card Comparison

SW Vader
Star Wars 3-3/4" Darth Vader

25th Destro
G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary Destro (Iron Grenadiers)

SW Han
Star Wars 3-3/4" Han Solo

Exclusive Action Figures
Exclusive action figures are becoming extremely commonplace. Learn about what different kinds of exclusive action figures are out there to collect!

POTF Imperial Gunner
Star Wars Vintage Power of the Force figure Imperial Gunner

Kridana Rama Back
Kridana Action Figures - Rama (Back)

Kridana Rama Packaged (Back)
Kridana Action Figures - Rama - Packaged (Back)

Kridana Rama
Kridana Action Figures - Rama

SW DS Commander
Star Wars 3-3/4" Death Squad Commander

Mrs. Claus
McFarlane's Twisted Christmas Mrs. Claus

Clamshell Packaging
This is an example of an action figure in clamshell packaging.

POTF Anakin
Star Wars Vintage Power of the Force figure Anakin Skywalker

25th Joe 5-Pack
G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary G.I.Joe 5-Pack

SW Jawa
Star Wars 3-3/4" Jawa

POTF Warok
Star Wars Vintage Power of the Force figure Warok

25th Snow Job
G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary Snow Job

SW Display Stand
Star Wars 3-3/4" Display Stand

25th Cobra 5-Pack
G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary Cobra 5-Pack

Kridana Rama Close-Up
Kridana Action Figures - Rama (Close-Up)

POTF Imperial Dignitary
Star Wars Vintage Power of the Force figure Imperial Dignitary

POTF Lumat
Star Wars Vintage Power of the Force figure Lumat

25th Crimson Guard
G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary Crimson Guard

Urban Vinyl Futura Unkle
An example of an Unkle figure designed by Futura

Blister Card
An example of the blister card.

Reindeer Rudy
McFarlane's Twisted Christmas Reindeer Rudy

Top 5 Holiday Action Figures
A list of five of the best action figure lines that capture the spirit of the holiday season

POTF A-Wing Pilot
Star Wars Vintage Power of the Force figure A-Wing Pilot

Pre-Transformers
Transformers - Check out this guide to early Transformers before they came to the United States. Learn about Diaclone, Bandai, and how these Japanese toy companies created iconic Transformers toys before American kids made them iconic!

POTF EV-9D9
Star Wars Vintage Power of the Force figure EV-9D9

SW Luke
Star Wars 3-3/4" Luke Skywalker

Kridana Rama Posed
Kridana Action Figures - Rama (Posed)

Urban Vinyl IWG Dolphin
This is an urban vinyl figure of a Dolphin from IWG

Kridana Hanuman Packaged Back
Kridana Action Figures - Hanuman - Packaged (Back)

POTF Luke Endor
Star Wars Vintage Power of the Force figure Luke Skywalker in Battle Fatigues

SW Chewbacca
Star Wars 3-3/4" Chewbacca

What is Toy Fair?
The International Toy Fair in New York City is perhaps the most important event for action figure collectors all year. Learn about why Toy Fair is such an exciting time!

Kridana Rama Packaged (Front)
Kridana Action Figures - Rama - Packaged Shot (Front)

SW Leia
Star Wars 3-3/4" Princess Leia Organa