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01-25-2017, 12:16 AM | #1 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Chicago
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What's more popular the 4" figures or the 13"figures,what's the important difference
Just starting my collection and would like advice |
01-25-2017, 12:33 AM | #2 |
Range Viper
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Joeverse
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4 inch are more popular.
12inch= dolls 4inch= action figures |
01-25-2017, 01:22 AM | #3 |
twitter viper
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Location: SD
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Welcome to the tank!
Time for a history lesson. The term "action figure" was first coined by Hasbro in 1964, to market their G.I. Joe figure to boys who would not play with "dolls". Who invented the action figure? | HowStuffWorks Quote:
Levine coined the term "action figure" for his creation, recognizing the drawbacks to trying to market a boy's doll. The term suited the toy, because G.I. Joe was specifically designed to get into "action-packed" situations.
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Take a load off and watch some GIJOE videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYF...fZnzjMATv1_JGg That's the way the Pogo Ballistic Battle Ball bounces. Last edited by skinny; 01-25-2017 at 01:24 AM.. Reason: welcome to the tank! |
01-25-2017, 02:07 AM | #4 |
Range Viper
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Are you looking for joes to Play with? Display? Investment? |
01-25-2017, 02:13 AM | #5 |
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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Welcome to the tank!
Time for a history lesson. The term "action figure" was first coined by Hasbro in 1964, to market their G.I. Joe figure to boys who would not play with "dolls". Who invented the action figure? | HowStuffWorks and to answer your question, yes the modern line is more popular based on the nostalgia of the cartoon and the comic from the eighties. Our generation now has disposable income and nostalgia for the toys we had as kids. We don't all have disposable income. Sometimes I have to decide food on the table or Joes. I stand by my decision the wife and kids on the other hand... |
01-25-2017, 09:46 PM | #6 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: Jan 2017
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As I'm now older I want to collect them, just not up to speed on what things are worth or good to have. That's why I'm asking people who have more knowledge than me Thanks |
01-25-2017, 09:54 PM | #7 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Kansas City burbs
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Welcome to the hobby. Are you planning on display or play?
I would recommend the new 50th figures that are available from toys r us or bbts.com. I've included a link to bbts.com. the snake eyes and Storm Shadow sets in particular are a great place to start. Yo joe! BigBadToyStore.com Search
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01-25-2017, 10:21 PM | #8 |
Cobra Interrogator
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Undisclosed Military Installation in Kentucky
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I've collected both and the 1/6 scale figures are a completely different ball of wax. For 1/6 you can expect to pay $100 to $200 for a single figure and they can sometimes be rather fragile. They have to be protected and treated well. The 4" figures are toys. They are cheaper, more prolific, and they can be "played with" without worrying too much about damage. It's kind of apples and oranges. The big hub for 1/6 scale collectors and customizers is onesixthwarriors.com
I got back into GI Joe pretty late, so I spend most of my time on eBay buying "modern era" Joes from the last nine years or so. The common ones can be found for less than $10, while the rarer ones and the exclusive figures can be $30-$100. Depending on how you look at it, this can be a good time to start collecting. The 50th Anniversary sets have put a lot of great characters on the shelves. At the same time, we aren't seeing very many new figures right now so you can spend your time (and money) on Exclusives or catching up on older figures you missed. Last edited by solosam; 01-25-2017 at 10:27 PM.. |
01-25-2017, 11:47 PM | #9 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chester VA
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I started with the 12 inch Joes in the 1970's, moved to the 8 1/2 inch Super Joes and to the 3 3/4 inch ARAH Joes in the 1980's. Larger scale figures can have more intricate sculpting, accessories and actual clothing, but cost more and are not as popular with current collectors. Smaller figures are scaled to vehicles and playsets which was the original intent of the reboot in the 1980's. You can collect whichever you choose and if you're willing to hunt for bargains you can achieve a great little collection.
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