Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Marvel Action Figures Are All Very Special

By Olivia Cross


Receiving toys is very common when growing up; it helps children of all ages to exercise their muscles as well as improve their coordination and balance. It is also vital when it comes to using their imagination and they tend to gain self-confidence as well. Marvel action figures have been around for many years and both boys and girls alike have spent endless hours acting out different scenes from their favourite television show or comic.

These toys stands about three and three quarters of an inch high and are made by Hasbro, an American international toy and board game company. They are considered to be the largest toy makers and the headquarters are situated in Rhode Island. However the toys are produced in East Asia.

Anyone that has watched the Captain America television series and motion pictures think he is a true hero. He not only fights for peace he has super strength, agility and he has a truly awesome and unyielding shield. He stands at twelve inches and comes with the famous shield attached. He can be bought at almost any toy store and only costs about ten dollars.

Action figures must have a certain amount of attitude to them and these are generally referred to as points of communication. They can be moved into many different positions and have many interchangeable accessories. Many collectors argue that they must be able to move the head and both shoulders. Their sizes can range from three inches to eleven inches and are only made from moulded plastic. This includes their clothes and any other addition.

When World War 2 began they started making their plastic creations. Their first major hit was with the invention of Mr Potato Head and because of them two years later in 1954 they became a Disney licensee. The inventor of Mr Potato Head, George Lerner created this plastic face where one could use push pins to attach fruit pieced or vegetables changing the way kids thought of eating these foods into playmates.

Wolverine is also a super hero with keen animal senses and has healing powers. He has the unique ability to fight off any disease and toxins. Because of his powers he never seems to age and his body is always in good condition He is a member of the Alpha Flight as well as the X-men and the Avengers.

The Spider-man figure is over nine centimetres in size and can be moved to any position. He has a red and blue costume and depending on the make comes with translucent webbing. He can climb walls and cling to any surface for long periods of time. He also has super strength and is very popular with boys of all ages.

In the year 1964 they produced the GI Joe toy. He was to represent the four branches of the United States Armed Forces; the United States Navy, United States Army, the United States Air Force and the United States Marine Corps. Later the Action Nurse was also introduced. These were specially made for boys who were not interested in playing with girls toys. Within two years this toy was responsible for two thirds of their overall sales.




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