An action figure is a miniature figure of disposable plastic or other, and often based on characters from movies, books, comics, video games or television program.
These figures are usually marketed toward kids and collectors are male. Redressable action figures are sometimes called action dolls as distinguished from those who have most or all of their print dresses. There are more than 40,000 unique action figures and more than 700 brands.
Action figures are particularly popular with boys because they represent traditional masculine traits and are closely associated in the public sphere. Although most often marketed as a toy, the figure is widely accepted as a collection for adults and was produced specifically in mind. In this case, the problem may assume features sculptural only be used for display.
Characteristics and features
A common feature among the action figures is the articulation of the body, often referred to as points of articulation (POA) or joints. The most elementary forms of articulation include the neck joint, two joints of the shoulder and two hip joints.
Besides, rotating wrists, bend the knees, and swivel belt are also common. Various terms are entered into practice as a cut “common, often used to allow a rotational basis in the head at the neck or arm rotation of the shoulder. The” T “shape provides a common face routinely until 180 ° rotation leg front to back, although this can vary.
The ball joints allow the movement often more liberal than a cut, like the head of the figure can switch over to the rotation of strict a vertical cut. Based knee joint is often based on what is considered a common axis.
The amount and style of the joint figure used by the designers of toys have changed over the years. Two lines of 1980, is the most popular GI Joe: A Real American Hero and Masters of the Universe, as opposed to another very articulation, including the first points of several of their young, 3 ¾ “scale and large seconds remained minimal.
Both, however, the methods comprising cable rubber on the sides that have not found common use today. In 2000, Toy Biz Marvel Legends line has become popular famous for its high rate articulation points while displaying the abdomen, feet and fingers.
Types of packaging
Manufacturers have packaged their action figures in different ways throughout the years. Below is a list of different ways in which action figures are often packaged.
- Window Box packaging
Window box packages consist of a sturdy, but somewhat thin cardboard box that allows for easy stacking. The box has colorful artwork to draw one’s attention.
. - Carded Bubble packaging
Action figures are commonly packaged in a Carded Bubble type of packaging. This type of packaging consists of a sturdy piece of thin cardboard backing known as a “Card.” The card is decorated with colorful artwork to draw consumer attention.
. - PVC packaging
A more recent type of packaging that is common as of the 2000s is PVC packaging. With this type of packaging, the cardboard card is replaced by a clear PVC plastic backing.
. - Tube packaging
Another recent type of PVC packaging that is being used is a tube- shaped piece of PVC plastic that will surround the action figure. The tube may be cylindrical in shape, or more oval in shape.
