Archive for the 'Gifts' Category

Depends on Person and Reason Why

Friday, May 26th, 2006

There is many types of action figures and sets in my home. Some are for play, and some sit in boxes collection dust, while there are others sitting on shelves; proudly posing.
I purchase figures/sets for my son, have been since he was old enough to hold his first Teenage Mutant Turtle. And because I […]

Shocka’s Top Action Figure Picks and Disappointments for 2001

Friday, May 26th, 2006

As a collector, at the end of each year I like to relive my experiences as one who rejoiced in collecting action figures by recapping my favourite purchases over the year, including my favourite figures, series, and highlights of the year. 2001 was a good year for collectors; with many new lines, companies and opportunities […]

Choosing Safety 1st when it comes to Action Figures

Friday, May 26th, 2006

Choosing an Action Figure or Action Set can be a difficult choice. The most important thing to me when choosing an Action Figure or Action set is child safety. If your child is not safe when playing with his or her toy then we all have a serious problem. I strongly believe action figures and […]

A Guide to collecting Action Figures

Friday, May 26th, 2006

As a collector of certain Action Figures myself, I thought I’d share some of the things I have learnt in the past few years.
The Basics of Collecting
The very basic factor in collecting an Action Figures is that you like the concept of the toy and you want to keep it in the best possible […]

CHOOSING THE RIGHT ACTION FIGURES AND SETS

Friday, May 26th, 2006

It doesn’t sound like a difficult task but selecting the right action figures and sets can actually be a tough decision depending on who you the toy is for.
There are many factors that come into play when purchasing action figures and sets. You should take all of the following into consideration before taking the […]

Advice from a player, collector, and maker….

Friday, May 26th, 2006

The Bottom Line Choosing Action Figures? It’s not all fun and games. Think about the age of the child and what you want them to do with it.
I’ve been “into” action figures of various sorts for years, in varying capacities and levels of obsession. It probably all started with the Fisher Price Little People, […]