Author: Mark Bellomo
Publisher: Krause Publications Incorporated
ISBN: 9781440240591
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 271

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Showcases and details the rare, popular, forgotten, and beloved figures coveted by fans the world over.

Author: John P. Kellerman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781903111307
Category : Star Wars figures
Languages : en
Pages : 268

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Author: Stephen J. Sansweet
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9781452111308
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Here at last is the complete and definitive collection of the more than 2,500 Star Wars® action figures produced over the last 35 years. Fans and collectors can finally trace the evolution of each character in toy form from the time of their first appearance through the designs of today, with pages of amazing and inventive variations crafted to tell the stories of Luke Skywalker, Darth Maul, and literally hundreds more. Compiled by Stephen J. Sansweet, owner of the world's largest private collection of Star Wars memorabilia, the book also showcases and details the rare, popular, forgotten, and beloved figures coveted by fans the world over, drawing figures from the feature film, video game, and cartoon realms of the vast Star Wars universe.

Author: Tim Bruckner
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
ISBN: 0823095223
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 274

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Sculpt toys and collectibles with modern-day tools, techniques and applications used by today’s top industry professionals Ever since a 12-inch G.I. Joe took toy soldiers to a whole new level by giving them the ability to pose via moveable parts, as well as interchangeable clothing and accessories, the business of creating pop sculpture icons for the mass market was off and running. Superheroes came next, followed by TV show and movie characters, most notably those from Star Wars. Today, action figures exist for sports stars, rock stars, even presidents. With today’s blockbuster success of animated films, action figures and collectibles have become a behemoth industry—with a growing need for skilled artists who can bring these characters to life. So how do you get started? The trio of veteran industry insiders who authored this book take you on an incredibly thorough journey that begins with drawing conceptual drafts and continues through rough sculpting and honing the final product. Along the way, you’ll learn how to research your character, shape casts from a variety of materials including wax and resin, make accessories, articulate characters so that they are poseable, paint them, and ultimately convince an art director to buy and manufacture them. Whether you want to make small PVC toys, collectible statues, or larger high-end collectibles, Pop Sculpture offers step-by-step demos and words of wisdom from the pros.

Author: Mark Bellomo
Publisher: Krause Publications
ISBN: 9780896894204
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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From G.I. Joe to the X-Men nothing has fueled more hours of childhood fun that action figures, but the excitement of action figures also drives one of the largest growing areas in toy collecting. This pocket-sized guide with its 250+ stunning color photos and up-to-date values gives collectors a handy and reliable resource. This action-packed field guide: &break;&break;Offers collectors looking to buy or sell in the more than 110,000 online action figure auctions easy access to identification and value information &break;&break;Provides collectors with detailed color photos, identifying descriptions and history on some of the great action figure toys &break;&break;Allows experienced collectors to easily introduce their favorite hobby to would-be collectors &break;&break;Just like the action figures, there's nothing small about the details collectors will find in this reference.

Author: Chris Fawcett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578658162
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Author: Stuart W. Wells, III
Publisher: House of Collectibles
ISBN: 9780676600803
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 332

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What do the Bionic Woman, Captain Action, G.I. Joe, Thundercats, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have in common? They're action figures--and part of the hot new area of collectibles! COMPREHENSIVE. From the A-Team to the X-Men, Big Jim to the Little Mermaid, Desert Patrol to Waterworld, Marvel Superheroes to Masters of the Universe, The Official Price Guide to Action Figures lists more than 8,000 different figures from hundreds of series--with separate introductions to each series and its significance, history, and collectibility. SPECIAL SECTIONS. An on-target market review, a step-by-step look at how an action figure is created--from conception to sculpting to production, and a history of Kenner (a major manufacturer of action figures for the past twenty years). PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. Helpful tips from the experts on starting, building, and maintaining an action figure collection. WRITTEN BY EXPERTS. Stuart Wells III is the former executive editor of Collectible Toys & Values and Triton: Comics, Cards, and Collectibles, monthly magazines covering all types of action figures. Jim Main is the editor and publisher of Action Figure Collector and Barracks: The G.I. Joe Collectors Magazine. FULLY ILLUSTRATED. The Official Price Guide to Action Figures is packed with more than 600 photographs for easy identification. HOUSE OF COLLECTIBLES. Serving collectors for more than thirty-five years

Author: M. Gallagher
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1403977232
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 234

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What accounts for the massive global popularity of action films and adventure literature? How do men and women respond to iconic screen stars such as Jackie Chan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Steve McQueen, and Charlton Heston? Action genres have been Hollywood's most profitable global exports for most of its history, their male heroes the subject of much fascination and derision. Bestselling literary thrillers, from The Hunt for Red October to Into Thin Air , have also contributed markedly to popular understandings of male activity. Action Figures takes stock of action narratives' many appeals and recognizes how contemporary crises of gender identity manifest themselves in popular commercial texts.

Author: Histoire & Collections
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 9782913903821
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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The first of a new sub-series in Histoire and Collection's growing set of full color graphic books depicting everything from Uniforms to Aircraft types, in minute detail with many varients. This new book concentrates on the 12 inch figurine as a collectors item and their many variations Illustrated throughout in full color, this will be an essential book for the modeler and hobbyist.

Author: Paris Manos
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780891456681
Category : Action figures (Toys)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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This second edition features over 400 terrific color photos with complete descriptions. All the favorites are included: G.I. Joe, Captain Action, Ken, plus new sections on Marx, Kenner, Big Jim, and much more.