An action figure is a posable plastic figurine of a character, often from a movie, video game, or television program. These action figures usually are marketed as dolls intended for boys.

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.

History

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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". G.I. Joe was initially a military-themed 11.5-inch action figure proposed by marketing and toy idea man Stan Weston. The action figure featured changeable clothes, with various uniforms to suit different purposes. In a move that would create global popularity for this type of toy, Hasbro also licensed the product to companies in other markets:

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@nerdstore vocês vão atualizar o catálogo de action figures?
meueualef (Thiago Alef) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:20:39 -0000
@nerdstore vocês vão atualizar o catálogo de action figures?
For the next few weeks I will be churning out action figures on ebay ID bigboyscollectables Megos Marvel DC Movie Maniacs LOTR Wrestlers etc
habjanleviathan (Richard Habyan) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:13:13 -0000
For the next few weeks I will be churning out action figures on ebay ID bigboyscollectables Megos Marvel DC Movie Maniacs LOTR Wrestlers etc
@SarahKSilverman Isn't it also important to have your own breakfast cereal and/or action figures? Mr. T did.
Twittorati (Jerry Lake) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:39:39 -0000
@SarahKSilverman Isn't it also important to have your own breakfast cereal and/or action figures? Mr. T did.
@pityu_n in fact two years ago I bought three big action figures from Cyborg 009 and it costed €25 orz
MillaKokujo (Milla) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:10:55 -0000
@pityu_n in fact two years ago I bought three big action figures from Cyborg 009 and it costed €25 orz
My LCS is having its anual sale. 30% of action figures. think I will buy up some MU figs http://www.zappcomics.com/ this weekend
smack6102 (robert losito) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:54:59 -0000
My LCS is having its anual sale. 30% of action figures. think I will buy up some MU figs http://www.zappcomics.com/ this weekend
@CourtneyCummz i gave my ex's son my gameboy and he loved it so video games could be good too nothin beats action figures tho lol call me
porkchop103074 (scott olney) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:44:26 -0000
@CourtneyCummz i gave my ex's son my gameboy and he loved it so video games could be good too nothin beats action figures tho lol call me

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