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Action Figures - From Action Man to Zelda - Crowood Collectors' Series
By Arthur Ward
| ISBN: | 9781785006876 |
| PUBLISHED: | 05/02/2020 |
| PAGES: | 176 |
| BINDING: | Hardback |
| SIZE: | 246x189 mm |
| INSIDE: | 250 colour photographs |
Action Figures - From Action Man to Zelda presents an alphabetical survey of each of the major toy manufacturers and the whole array of action figures they produced. Covering everything from old-school GI Joe and Action Man figures, including the fantastic toys of Louis Marx and Mego, right through to the game-changing Star Wars 3-inch action figures of the 1970s and 1980s, this is the must-have reference guide for enthusiasts and beginners alike.
With 200 colour photographs it:
- Details the history of action figures arising from the launch of fashion dolls in the 1950s
- Describes the industry and consumer reactions to the first action figures
- Reviews the many different incarnations that came to market
- Looks at film and television tie-ins
- Provides an essential guide to where to find gems, what to pay and how to look after them
RRP: £25.00
Site Price: £20.00
E-Book Edition: £20.00 (incl. VAT)
