Monday, 23 February 2015

Marvel Action Figures Are Always Very Sought After

By Olivia Cross


Every girl and some boys have played with dolls in their growing up years whether they want to admit it or not. The word doll at times can be referred to as marvel action figures much to those in the know- how's total dismay. Any collector will argue that that is not correct. Many are still unsure as to the definition of these different figures.

One will need to place one of these next to a doll or figurine and see them all together. All figurines are normally small and sculpted with painted faces of certain characters. These have no moving parts at all. They cannot be posed and are generally moulded onto a base to keep them upright. Their sizes can range from six millimetres to six inches and if they are any larger are usually classified as statues.

Anyone that has watched the Captain America television series and motion pictures think he is a true hero. He not only fights for peace he has super strength, agility and he has a truly awesome and unyielding shield. He stands at twelve inches and comes with the famous shield attached. He can be bought at almost any toy store and only costs about ten dollars.

Iron Man also has strength on his side as well as an arsenal of weapons. He will keep all the bad guys at bay and has the equipment to attach from above. He is made with signature armour and stands at thirty centimetres in height. Unfortunately this item cannot be bought on line but only in selected toy stores.

When World War 2 began they started making their plastic creations. Their first major hit was with the invention of Mr Potato Head and because of them two years later in 1954 they became a Disney licensee. The inventor of Mr Potato Head, George Lerner created this plastic face where one could use push pins to attach fruit pieced or vegetables changing the way kids thought of eating these foods into playmates.

Every collector will tell one that it is a very rewarding and extremely fun hobby. It makes one feel like a child again and will bring back great memories of favourite movies, comic books and even television shows. One must however buy very carefully as they can become an investment over time and they can be worth hundreds of dollars on the collectable market.

When buying any of them always ensure that they are in their original boxes if possible and that they are sculptured well and the paint job is very good and clear. Do some research on fan forums and different sites as they will be very helpful in letting one know what is hot or what is not. Many people on these forums will go out of their way to steer one in the right direction once it has been established which figures to start collecting.

One can start by looking in the toy isles of toy stores but always keep in mind what your goal is. Websites that specialize in them will definitely only offer those in excellent condition and if any problem is found they will be willing to refund or exchange. Flea markets and thrift stores could also be a good place to pick them up but there is a chance the condition will not be of the best.




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