Section: Toys

Thai Comics History and Industry – Comic Book Bin
Comic Book BinThai Comics History and IndustryComic Book BinThus, I was surprised to find that many regular retail stores borrow visuals from the world of comic books and action figures for their retail displays. They would use Iron Man action figures ...
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When toys lose their appeal, parents have lots of options – Lexington Herald Leader
When toys lose their appeal, parents have lots of optionsLexington Herald LeaderAnd picking a path through that litter of Legos, dolls, action figures, plastic dishes, game pieces, storybooks and assorted other baubles is an ever-present frustration fo...
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PROFILES IN HISTORY AND MARVEL TO HOLD CAPTAIN AMERICA AUCTION
PROFILES IN HISTORY ANNOUNCES ITS ASSOCIATION WITH MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER AUCTION AT THIS YEAR’S CHICAGO COMIC AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPO THE AUCTION WILL BE HELD APRIL 14, 2012 LOS ANGELES- March 9, 2012- Profiles in History is proud to announce its association with Marvel Entertainment to hold the Captain America: The [...]
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“Rise of the Beasts” Kickstarter Campaign
Some of the AFi readers have been discussing this on the forums, but I thought it might be good to mention it on the front page as well. More and more independent toy makers are turning to Kickstarter.com to secure funding for their projects.  Here’s one that readers of AFi might enjoy.  The good news [...]
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Avengers Villain Ultron Coming to DST’s Marvel Select Line
It’s a fact that Diamond Select’s good friends over at Gentle Giant have been dying to design an Ultron action figure for them for close to two years now. Since the character has always been an awesome-looking villain, DST has been willing to add it to the line, but they could never find the right [...]
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Wide web of legal figures linked to UT affirmative action case – Austin American-Statesman
Wide web of legal figures linked to UT affirmative action caseAustin American-StatesmanBy Ralph KM Haurwitz It's a small and, at times, ironic world when it comes to some of the players in a US Supreme Court case concerning affirmative action in ad...
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Mattel’s 6″ Young Justice Batman
There are some interesting reveals with the packaging of the new wave of Mattel’s 6″ Young Justice line.  First and foremost is the fact that Mattel is incorporating the new “Invasion” storyline that will be taking place in Season 2 of Young Justice into the packaging and the line.  You can learn a little more [...]
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The Dark Knight Rises (2012): New Full-Costumed Catwoman Action Figure – Cosmic Book News – Video Games
The Dark Knight Rises (2012): New Full-Costumed Catwoman Action FigureCosmic Book News - Video GamesCheck out a new Catwoman Movie Master 6 inch action figure from The Dark Knight Rises. This is a different than the version of the one that was showed o...
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Ranking Pro Wrestling’s Action Figure Lines – Bleacher Report
Bleacher ReportRanking Pro Wrestling's Action Figure LinesBleacher ReportNot all action figures are created equal. Which is why, in a world where creative freedom reigns—where Scott Hall can be your world champion and Undertaker can finally squar...
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Vote for New Toys in Walmart’s “Get on the Shelf” Campaign
Walmart is currently running an interesting online contest called “Get on the Shelf“. Walmart invited businesses and individuals to submit products that are not currently sold by Walmart to send it a “pitch video” for their products, and they are going to let the public vote for their favorites. There will be three winners, getting [...]
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