Action Figures: From Action Man to Zelda Contributor(s): Ward, Arthur (Author) |
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ISBN: 1785006878 ISBN-13: 9781785006876 Publisher: Crowood Press (UK) OUR PRICE: $49.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: February 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Figurines - Antiques & Collectibles | Toys - Crafts & Hobbies | Toymaking - General |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7.5" W x 9.7" (1.49 lbs) 176 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Collecting Action Figures presents an alphabetical survey of each of the major toy manufacturers and the whole array of action figures they produced. Covering everything from old-school GI Joe and Action Man figures right through to the game-changing Star Wars 3-inch action figures of the 1970s and 1980s, this is the must-have reference guide for enthusiasts and beginners alike. It details the history of action figures arising from the launch of fashion dolls in the 1950s; it describes the industry and consumer reactions to the first action figures; it reviews the many different incarnations that came to market; and provides an essential guide to where to find gems, what to pay, and how to look after them. |