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Home  Articles Collectibles Do You Have Any Collectible Action Figures?
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Do You Have Any Collectible Action Figures? |
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Written by JohnCarter
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Friday, 30 July 2010 |
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What do you know about collectible action figures? Whether it is a hobby, passion, or an investment you will find it fascinating. You will be young again. As young as when you were enjoying the comic book characters and movie heroes.
by JohnCarter
What do you know about collectible action figures? Whether it is a hobby, passion, or an investment you will find it fascinating. You will be young again. As young as when you were enjoying the comic book characters and movie heroes.
First perhaps we can define an action figure. They are usually between 3 inches to 11 inches. Usually there is no movement as they are to be displayed and not played with.
You may have been a fan of the Star War series so you may want to start your collection there because of your familiarity with the characters. If your focus is on one collection you will not be tempted to buy a Batman action figure today and then a Spider-Man tomorrow. Another way that a collection can start is to choose all of the ones that you loved as a child. This could end up being very costly but very rewarding for you.
Another form of collecting is collecting only the figures that have exquisite workmanship. The figure is a piece of art. This is collecting for the beauty of the piece.
You may want to get some help in deciding on the first figure to buy. Research as much as you can by reading news items and blogs that discuss action figures. You may even find something that focuses on your figure.
The internet is a good source of information but where else should you look. Go to your local toy store or the toy department in stores. You have chosen a specific figure so that is the one you want to focus on. Someone may be moving and are having a garage sale. This is a perfect opportunity for you. Other sources that may have them are flea markets and thrift shops.
The next step is displaying your collection. You could try a glass case that is enclosed to give them protection. Alternately you could put them on a shelf or bookcase displaying them in their best action position.
It is important that you have a regular maintenance program. You do not want your figures to be damaged in any way so you must be sure to keep them out of the sun and heat, keep them out of a humid environment, and free from dust and dirt. They may have been indestructible in the comic book or the movie but that is where it ends.
If you have mint in package figures then these need care also. The package requires care because it was never made to last but to be opened and thrown away. Again heat and sun are problems that you must be wary of.
You want to continue taking care of your collection so you may consider insuring it. It is an investment and should be protected. Sometimes your home insurance will include coverage but it would be best to speak with your agent to find out if this is actually so. Or perhaps a floater on your present policy would provide the coverage you need. You also may want to look into coverage that is specifically for collectibles.
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