Collecting Movie Toys for Christmas and Year Around

How many of us grew up with our favorite lunch boxes showing images of the television and movie heroes that were popular? The idea of merchandising from our most popular media-movies and television shows- has been going strong for at least fifty years. Since television shows and movies are the most accessible media forms on the planet, it only makes sense that studios, toy developers and manufacturers capitalize on the success of their handiwork. Everywhere you look, you can be treated to just about every type of show or film that can be imagined, at an astronomical pace.

Toys based on our movie and television “heroes” are being sold all year long. However, with the Christmas season nearly upon us, it is no wonder that the toy industry would try to bring the world’s favorite characters alive in the form of toys that allow us to keep our “heroes” on a shelf or for our constant play.

The modern action figure is more than just an old Ken doll put in army fatigues and a jeep as some of the old GI Joe dolls were. The major movie studios are licensing toys based on motion pictures such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars, X-Men, the Indiana Jones franchise, Transformers and Harry Potter have advanced beyond the old action figures with the types of toys produced for these films, and the level of detail and complexity that these type of toys provide. The most popular toys and figures each year are from top selling motion pictures or “blockbusters” and hit TV shows.The modern toy merchandiser is still considered to be one of the keys to modern toy collecting, and GI Joe went to the now standard 3 ? inch size of action figure and is making a huge comeback with children and collectors alike. Even TV wrestling action figures and other sports toys and action figures have a huge fan base. Many of these toys are collectibles in their own right, with whole sets and scenarios created by toy producers for the biggest movie and television fans.

The modern action figures produced now are not just “toys” for the sake of toys. In some cases they are more like puzzles, such as the Transformers toys where there can be several forms of the character. You need to learn how to make them change forms, figure out how all of the parts work together as a whole. They can really challenge the brain and teach anyone the basics of mechanical parts, all the while keeping our imaginations running on overdrive.

Look at collecting action figures and play sets, whether it’s for fun or as an investment. Start with what is readily available. Begin small and work your way up, as it can be very expensive if you go hog wild into collecting the hot items right away. A good choice would be something from one the current hit movies.

If you enjoy a movie or a TV show, and you want to remember it forever, just go to the store and pick up a few figures and enjoy them. You don’t have to be an enthusiast to really have fun collecting action figures and toys; just give in to the kid at heart in yourself! Get out there and see what the toy collecting world is all about – you’ll find something no matter what age you are.

The modern action figure is more than just an old Ken doll put in army fatigues and a jeep as some of the old GI Joe dolls were. The major movie studios are licensing toys based on motion pictures such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars, X-Men, the Indiana Jones franchise, Transformers and Harry Potter have advanced beyond the old action figures with the types of toys produced for these films, and the level of detail and complexity that these type of toys provide. The most popular toys and figures each year are from top selling motion pictures or “blockbusters” and hit TV shows.

is still considered to be one of the keys to modern toy collecting, and GI Joe went to the now standard 3 ? inch size of action figure and is making a huge comeback with children and collectors alike. Even TV wrestling action figures and other sports toys and action figures have a huge fan base. Many of these toys are collectibles in their own right, with whole sets and scenarios created by toy producers for the biggest movie and television fans.

The modern action figures produced now are not just “toys” for the sake of toys. In some cases they are more like puzzles, such as the Transformers toys where there can be several forms of the character. You need to learn how to make them change forms, figure out how all of the parts work together as a whole. They can really challenge the brain and teach anyone the basics of mechanical parts, all the while keeping our imaginations constantly working.

Look at collecting action figures and play sets, whether it’s for fun or as an investment. Start with what is readily available. Begin small and work your way up, as it can be very expensive if you go hog wild into collecting the hot items right away. A good choice would be something from one the current hit movies