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action figures in sizes as small as 3 inches and as large as 22 inches are popular with collectors. Originally they were toys and they can still provide hours of entertainment for youngsters. Imaginary characters and celebrities in sports, entertainment and music are constantly being created so individuals who love an excuse to form a collection can enjoy the challenge of keeping up with current releases and finding the rare older collectibles.
Movie figures are popular choices, especially with the big screen action thrillers that include plenty of special effects. The action figures from movies can be the major characters or minor players that are appealing or unusual. Older movies with plenty of action sometimes have a resurgence of popularity as there are sequels or remakes of the famous flicks.
The recent popularity of Twilight and the additional movies in the series is a great example of movie hits driving the manufacture of action characters. Figures of Edward, Jacob and Jasper are all on the market, but appear to have become quickly out of stock due to their popularity. Of course you would expect Bella and Alice to be represented with a figure. You can even find a case of fourteen figures with multiple figures of all four major characters.
The remake of the Star Wars movies have made the popularity of these figures hit the record books again. Dozens of figures keep the collectors busy, but are often used as children's playthings as well. You will want to check out Darth Vader, Yoda Saga Legends and an R2-D2 figure that is wired for sound. Other action characters also come with visual or audio effects.
Another major category of figures from the entertainment field are those major musical performers of current and recent past. You would expect to see the figure of Elvis in most inventories and you would be correct. Elvis in his Jailhouse Rock mode is just one version. Music figures from rock and roll include John Lennon, Kurt Cobain, Jimmy Page and Freddie Mercury can also be collected. Some of the musical figures come with sound.
Various sports celebrities can be found in figure inventories online and amongst collectors. You can find figures from basketball, baseball and from the National Football League. You can find groups such as the one for the Giants Super Bowl team of 2008. This would be a perfect gift for a fan of the Giants team or for someone who enjoys sports.
Some of the major basketball stars include Jason Terry, Michael Conley, and certainly you would want to have the Shaquille O'Neal character to complete a collection. The teams are well represented with top players. Another sport with top celebrities included in the figures is that of baseball. Derek Jeter, Scott Kazmir, Curt Schilling, Barry Zito, Dennis Eckersley and Hank Aaron are just a few of today's top baseball stars.
Action figures could be considered just toys, but they can also be purchased by serious collectors. Regardless of why you choose to purchase figures, they can be found and enjoyed for themselves alone. Some prefer to keep the desire list at a minimum.