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  YOJOE.COM | G.I.Joe Action Figure Archive - By Year
Great if you have an unknown action figure that you want to identify.
Figures from around the world by the country they were released in.
Figures that are either convention exclusives or otherwise special.
www.yojoe.com /action   (134 words)

  
  eBay Guides - Action Figures Buying Guide
The result, a 12-inch action figure by the name GI Joe, was a huge success.
The action figure trend continued on for the next 12 years as more companies cashed in on the popularity of GI Joe and developed action hero figures for mass production.
The small size of these figures meant they were less flexible, but provided a low price point, and the variety of figures and accessories meant that kids could play out any of their favorite scenes from the movie.
pages.ebay.com /buy/guides/action-figures-buying-guide   (1796 words)

  
 Action figure - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Action figures are useful in making stop motion movies which are gaining popularity among children due to the availability of easy to use computer software for making animated movies.
The term "action figure" was first used by Hasbro in 1964, to market their G.I. Joe figure to boys who wouldn't play with "dolls".
One of the most popular action figure lines of the late 80s and early 90s, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were produced in such high quantities that the value for most figures would never be higher than a few dollars.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Action_figure   (1009 words)

  
 Action Figure Insider- Features
These hard to find figures are sometimes sent to press and retailers as a way to say "thank you" for promoting and supporting a line.
Figures like these often times make the collectors crazy and some begin a quest to complete their collection price be damned!
In a secret project by a Mattel Executive this unique figure was created as a "Thank You" to some folks at Warner Brothers Animation, DC Comics and his team at Mattel that has worked so hard on the JLU and DC properties all year.
www.actionfigureinsider.com /features/MattelJLUHal.shtml   (640 words)

  
 Talking Presidents | Action Figure - Ann Coulter
Below are only a few of the 14 different phrases that the Ann Coulter Action figure says when you press her button.
Currently she is a legal correspondent for Human Events, syndicated columnist, and a highly sought after (respected by most and feared by some) guest speaker on radio and TV news programs.
The Ann Coulter figure is dressed in a single piece fl dress, fl high heels and gold earrings.
talkingpresidents.com /products-af-coulter.shtml   (268 words)

  
 Science Fiction Cool Stuff   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Military figures, martial combat experts, samurai swordsmen, spandex-dressed superheroes, stars of the big screen and the small screen—each of these is expected by the kids, the collectors, those who thrill for action.
Here is a figure based not on a star of the big screen or the small, but a star of the scientific world—an author, thinker, scientist.
But since the figure's footprint is larger than most, it probably won't fit into all of the Intelli-Tronic locations on the playsets—certainly not behind the counter—and there's little room for company on the same playset.
www.scifi.com /sfw/issue344/cool.html   (856 words)

  
 Ultimate Iron Man
He did a great job with Ironman, but it is quite a challenge for an action figure to mimic a design that does not look like he conceived it with a solid model sheet.
Because of the sculpt of the figure, one would think that the shoulders cannot be ball-jointed because of the shape of the shoulder pads.
It is a beautiful action figure based on a character featured in one of the best-selling comic book of the last few years.
www.comicbookbin.com /ironman.html   (1545 words)

  
 CNN.com - So-called U.S. hostage appears to be toy - Feb 1, 2005
Cusack said he was contacted Tuesday morning by one of his retailers, who informed him that the alleged hostage appeared to be one of the company's action figures.
The photograph showed the figure against a fl flag with white lettering reading, "God is great, there is no god but Allah." A U.S. military assault rifle was pointed at its head.
It appears that "rifle" was part of the plastic weaponry that came with the action figure.
www.cnn.com /2005/WORLD/meast/02/01/iraq.hostage/index.html   (446 words)

  
 Action Figure Collecting WebRing
The figure is sealed in a blister pack and delivered in an acrylic display case.
At Classic Action Figures we are dedicated to the collection, preservation and restoration of Modern and Vintage (classic) 1/6th scale Action Figures.
Action figures, cards, and more from over five dozen popular movies, TV shows, and comics including Batman, The Simpsons, Buffy, Lord of the Rings, Marvel Legends, Justice League/JLA, The Matrix, Masters of the Universe, Muppets, Star Wars, Spy Kids, Babylon 5, Star Trek and X-Men.
h.webring.com /hub?ring=actionfigs   (1690 words)

  
 CNN.com - Librarians oppose shushing action figure - Sep. 8, 2003
A new action figure of a frumpy-looking librarian who moves her index finger to her lips with "amazing push-button shushing action!" is prompting librarians around the world to raise their voices in protest.
The 5-inch Librarian Action Figure, which shows a bespectacled woman in a cardigan, long plain skirt and sensible shoes, goes on sale in October for $8.95.
It is produced by Seattle kitsch retailer Archie McPhee and Co., whose lineup of action figures includes Sigmund Freud, Nico the espresso stand barista, and the McPhee action figure that started it all, Jesus Christ.
www.cnn.com /2003/US/West/09/08/offbeat.librarian.ap   (474 words)

  
 Talking Presidents | Action Figure - Donald Rumsfeld
Below are only a few of the 28 different phrases that the Donald Rumsfeld Action figure says when you press his button.
Although he may disagree with the President and members of the President’s cabinet on certain areas of defense and security, he has shown himself to be a trusted and loyal friend to the Presidency and to the people of the United States, always placing their welfare first.
The Talking Donald “Rummy” Rumsfeld Action Figure from Talking Presidents is resplendent in a red-white and blue box that features a clear front display panel for viewing the Rumsfeld figure within.
www.talkingpresidents.com /products-af-rummy.shtml   (283 words)

  
 action figure - Homestar Runner Wiki   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
All of the action figures are modeled strongly after the line of toys based on He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.
Most modern action figures and related toys refer to "battle damage" as a special version of a character or vehicle modeled to look as if it were in a recent and brutal fight.
However, it's more likely that Strong Bad's action figure battle damage concept is referring to the Battletech line of 'action figure vehicles' by Tyco.
www.hrwiki.org /index.php/action_figure   (931 words)

  
 No-Face, Action Man's enemy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
This is unusual because most of the recent Action Man figures don't have any scar, and in others the scar had been diminished to a very small size.
If you look at the photo of the back of the Action Man mask, the masks are made of thick rubber and they have velcro tabs on the back which held on very well and provided a tight fit.
The body is similar to a basic GI Joe 12" action figure, and not as well articulated as a typical Power Team or Sideshow Toys figure.
www.actionheroes.homestead.com /reviewstwohundredsixtyone.html   (472 words)

  
 Action Figure Insider- It Came From The Other Side!
Apparently this figure, originally scheduled for mass release in ML 11, is now defunct.
We thought she'd be like Mystique and every other one-per-case figure in Marvel Legends, but due to the unforeseen circumstances, it looks like we've got something pretty exclusive.
No news on how many of these were produced, but Toybiz's product manager Jesse Falcon has reassured fans that Wanda WILL return to the Marvel Legends series of toys, some time in the future.
www.actionfigureinsider.com /reviews/icftos/mlsw.shtml   (553 words)

  
 Largest Selection of Custom Action Figures & Custom figures USA MADE
Male action figures come dressed in urban camo pants and white T-shirt the females comes dressed in a blue pant suit, but you can order other clothing options and accessories as detailed in step 2...
Non-talking custom action figures are $425.00 for the first one and 39.95 for copy.
Talking custom action figures are $425.00 for the first one and 49.95 for each copy.
www.herobuilders.com /custom   (919 words)

  
 Captain Action - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Captain Action was an action figure from 1966, that came with separate costumes to change into Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Captain America, Aquaman, the Phantom, The Lone Ranger (and Tonto), Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers, Sgt.
Captain Action was Ideal Toy Company's answer to Hasbros' GI Joe, and had the same person behind him, toy and idea man Stan Weston.
Throughout the 1970's, Captain Action kept popping up with leftover uniforms and boots on cheap knock-off figures from China (where the original Cap was cast and assembled) and Ideal used the original body molds once again to rush a Star Wars knock-off toy to the market, The Knights of Darkness, in 1977.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Captain_Action   (943 words)

  
 Luke SkywalkerJedi Knight Action Figure | Cool Stuff | SCI FI Weekly
For decades, the source of 12-inch action figures based on the various Star Wars films was Hasbro, the company that also made perhaps the most famous line of action figures ever—the 3.5-inch Star Wars figures that have been in production almost nonstop since 1977, when the first film was released.
Its figure body, with its 30-plus points of articulation, became the system to beat, and its generally excellent head sculpts were the envy of most toy companies.
The figure of Luke is built on a shortened version of the Sideshow standard body.
www.scifi.com /sfw/cool/sfw13013.html   (927 words)

  
 The Armchair Empire - Action Figure Reviews: Dr. Stephen Hawking (The Simpsons)
Stephen Hawking, as respected a physicist he is, doesn’t spring to mind when someone says, “Action figure!” But it should now with his Simpsons appearance immortalized in plastic.
Let’s face it, books about the origins of space and quantum theary are great, but true greatness is measured by the number of action figures you have under your belt.
This figure is one of the most interesting Simpsons figures to look at.
www.armchairempire.com /action-figures/dr-stephen-hawking.htm   (505 words)

  
 3D Realms Site: 3D Realms Action Figures
However, the company that made the figures is no longer in business, and as such, the figures are not being made anymore.
This variant of the Action figure looks different from the first two, and is a very limited edition figure.
Octabrain has a bite action jaw and bendable tentacles, and comes with a removable brain with glow-in-the-dark "brain-goo" and display stand.
www.3drealms.com /actionfigures/index.html   (610 words)

  
 Custom Action Figures | Political action figures | Custom Figures | Unique Gifts | Female Action Figures
Custom Talking Military Action Figures, Specially Priced: This is the perfect Military gift for your Military HERO or as a parting gift for your Children.
All custom action figures are made right here in our studios in Connecticut by our sculptors and mold makers.
HOTBOX FIGURES are the hottest female action figures in the world.
www.herobuilders.com   (468 words)

  
 [=XAFS=] Xena Action Figure Scrolls
The Xena Action Figure Scrolls was made to provide information to other collectors, or anyone who is interested in knowing about the different types of Xena Warrior Princess action figures that have been made.
Xena Warrior Princess, related figures and logo's are ™ and © of their respective owners.
This is a non-profit fan-based action figure resource.
www.angelfire.com /grrl/xena_toys   (89 words)

  
 Action Figure Checklist - Help
It will also show the cumulated totals of all figure lines and the quantity of figures checked on the Checklist.
Select the Figure Type you're looking for, then click on a figure's name, and you will get a list of members who have checked that figure in their collection.
Choose any significant figure line, but I'd like to approve it first, email me before you start, just to be safe.
www.actionfigurechecklist.com /ChecklistHelp.php   (956 words)

  
 The Simpsons Action Figure Information Station
Here you will find your one stop source for information about the action figures of everyone's favorite nuclear bug-eyed family which were released from
Three remaining custom figures in the contest will be waiting for you.
News about the remaining figures left to be released in the WoS line.
figures.nohomers.net   (336 words)

  
 Action Figure - Buying Leads for Action Figure - Buyers, Importers, Wholesalers, Distributors
Start here to find buyers, importers and wholesalers of Action Figure around the world.
Figures for my selling here is an example.
figures toys, from mcfarlene, dbz, orange county chopper,
importer.alibaba.com /buyeroffers/Action_Figure.html   (278 words)

  
 Personalized Action Figures at AndGor Toy Company
We are going to tell you all you ever wanted to know about becoming an action figure.
Figure out what kind of action figure body you would like.
You then faint and say "That is the coolest thing I have ever seen!" Once you have approved the figure you will then need to arrange payment for the balance of the figure.
www.andgor.com /Personalized_Figures/personalized_figures.html   (913 words)

  
 Action-Figure :: Toy, Collectibles and Action Figure News and Reviews from across the Globe
Diamond Select have released an updated image of their upcoming 4th Series of Stargate SG-1 Action figures which are due to hit stores late November / Early December 2007...
Organic Hobby writes in with news that the next two announced Revoltech figures they will be importing to the west will be a couple based on Neon Genesis Evangelion...
McFarlane have released imagery of their upcoming figure line, based on the Dr. Seuss Classic "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" which will be hitting stores this fall...
www.action-figure.com   (780 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Superman 10-inch Action Figure: Toys & Games   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Approximately 10" Superman roto-cast figure is lightweight and easily transforms from a heroic position to an iconic flying pose
Made of a hollow plastic, this lightweight figure can be posed in a variety of ways, and would look excellent in his classic 'flight' pose as he hangs from the ceiling in your home!
Action Figure Superstore — 8000+ Different Figures in Stock Worlds Largest Selection!
www.amazon.com /Mattel-J2096-Superman-10-inch-Action/dp/B000B6MKG0   (538 words)

  
 Action Figure   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The heroic essence of Gandalf is captured in this breathtaking epic scale action figure with sound.
This highly detailed figure stands over 18-inches tall and includes Aragorn's ranger sword, torch, quiver, Elven hunting knife, eating knife, and bow and arrows.
This fully articulated 6-inch collectible Gollum action figure will help you recreate thrilling scenes from The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
shop.newline.com /movie-store/collectable/25381-Action-Figure.html   (454 words)

  
 Action Figure Archive - A vintage 70s & 80s action figure collectors guide, online store & forums
Remco was best known for their AWA All Star Wrestlers, Crystar, Karate Kid, Mantech and Universal Monsters action figure lines, but throughout the 1980s had released many other action figure lines not as widely known, which are becoming more popular with collectors today!  read more
Thundercats, Centurions, Silverhawks, Sectaurs, Bravestarr - how many action figures were shown in catalogs and figure cardbacks that were never released for one reason or another.
Here are my top 10 picks of unreleased action figures.  read more
www.action-figures.ca   (117 words)

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