This document discusses the history and evolution of action figures. It explains that action figures were first introduced by Stan Weston, who created soldier dolls with uniforms and accessories. Hasbro later popularized this concept on a larger scale. Some of the earliest and most popular action figure franchises discussed are G.I. Joe, Star Wars, Batman, and Toy Story characters. More recently, companies like ComicaVe, Toylaxy, and Funko Pop have introduced new styles of collectible action figures based on pop culture franchises. These newer styles include premium PVC figures and vinyl bobble-head figures.
2. • We often come across a lot of things on a day-to-day basis. But there are some aspects and
elements which often gauge your eyes completely which are most commonly related to art. As
art not only represents the thought of mankind to go beyond the mystical or metaphorical. But
also defined the history & culture from where he belongs and how he wishes to portray in a
form of art. But every society looks out for a hero & that is where the audience has connected
in the right way to various characters been developed for entertainment.
• But what strives every audience is to stay attached to the character through a physical state as
well. That is where action figures come into the picture, as often made out of plastic & based
out on the various film, comic book, military, video game, fictional or historical characters.
3. HOW DID THEY GAIN POPULARITY?
• It’s often been said and considered no matter how great the storyline would be the character
adds a strong element to the scenarios. Both of them go hand in hand and that is the reason the
character stays in our hearts for every. But the field of art has always seen a step of evolution in
art & the inception of action figures was started by Stan Weston who came up with the idea of
a soldier doll with a variety of military uniforms & accessories.
• Weston sold the idea to Hasbro a toy manufacturingcompany that took this idea on a larger
level. But it is the story and characters that helped to gain the popularity of action figures in the
market. Here are the famous actions figures which are present in the market from the inception:
4. G.I.JOE
• We have always been a fan of action, especially hi-tech
action & that is where G.I.Joe started hitting our nerves in
the best way. As the term G.I. is the initials which are been
used in the US Army and airmen. Though being action-
packed animated series it developed a huge craze between
the kids which allowed Hasbro to develop action figures for
the same. Making it a phenomenal success and being the
first in the market to gauge the action figure market
worldwidein a prominent way.
5. STAR WARS
• One of the most successful franchises in the genre
of space opera, becoming a cultural, historical &
aesthetically significant masterpiece of all time. The
reason why it gauged everyone’s eye is that it was a film
that was way ahead of time, not only in terms of storyline
but also in terms of visual effects & character
development. But Star Wars not only made a significant
outbreak in the theatre but also in the action
figure platform, because of its peculiar characters.
6. BATMAN
• Often considered as one of the most iconic characters in
pop culture & been ranked one of the greatest comic book
superheroes & fictional character been created. Batman
follows the story of Bruce Wayne, the heir of the
wealthiest family of Gotham City who witnesses his
parent’s murder on the street of Gotham. Making him a
crime-fightingvigilante who stays a billionaire at day and
beats up criminals polluting Gotham at night.
7. TOY STORY
• One of the finest Disney franchises of all time, it comes
around with the concept of toys that are secretly alive
unknown to humans. The toys mainly consist of
a cowboy, a spaceman, and a group of their friends who
embark on an adventure that challenges them at the same
time changes them.
8. WHAT IS THE
TREND WHICH
HAS COME IN
ACTION
FIGURES?
• The only way art is diversified itself
because of the upcoming evolutions
which we have seen in the market.
This evolution has given a diversified
opportunity for toymakers & toys
distributors in mumbai to bring the
necessary change which can help
action figures look prominently. Some
of the prominent toymakers are as
follows:
9. COMICAVE
• One of the largest pop culture superstore which is involved
in both aspects i.e. retail & distribution havingall the
aspect of merchandises. It includes high-end collectibles,
pop-culture merchandise, apparel, novelty items & various
other elements. If you are looking out for such action
figures then you can find them out at action figures india.
10. TOYLAXY
• A very newly developed action figure brand in the market
having its essence from Thailand. Toylaxy specifically
focuses on premium PVC-based style action figures which
are currently presenting action figures of Marvel Avengers
End Game. If you are looking out for iron man action
figures then you can find it out at action figures india.
11. FUNKO POP
• An American-based pop-culture collectible manufacturing
company that revolutionized the action figure market. The
prime reason they changed the market is because of its
vinyl style bobble-headed action figure. The following
concept was been placed in many prominentfilm & TV
franchises like Game Of Thrones, Harry Potter, Marvel,
DC, and many more. If you are a fan of funko pop iron
man or funko pop deadpool then you can find it out
at funko pop shop.
12. • Apart from the above new collection of action figures india,
there are many other action figures like anime action
figures and many more. If you are looking out for such
action figures then Nerd Arena is a one-stop solution for
such kinds of action figures.
