Tomart's Encyclopedia of Action Figures: The 1001 Most Popular Collectibles of All Time - Hardcover

Berk, Sally Ann; Tumbusch, Tom

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1579120091 ISBN 13: 9781579120092

Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc, 2000

Synopsis

For the first time, a complete encyclopedia of the most popular action figures in the world. It includes comprehensive information on the characters, their dimensions, production qualities, packaging, where to buy them and much more. The Barbie Doll was launched for girls in 1959: it wasn't a huge success, but the concept of a fashion doll was born. And the idea of an action figure male doll was also born, to appeal to boys. What followed opened up a huge market: G.I.Joe, Captain Action, Action Man...Then in 1977 came Star Wars and the world changed. Following that, Masters of the Universe (1981), Transformers (1983), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1988), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993), WWF Superstars (1996), fueled the market. Did you have these toys when you were younger? Did you get rid of them, or break them? They may be worth a small fortune now.

About this title

About the Author:

Sally Ann Berk is the author of The New York Bartender's Guide, Smoothies, Shakes & Frappes, and Farmer's Market Cooking, among others. She is the editor of Secrets of the Druids and A Reasonable Affliction: 1001 Love Poems to Read to Each Other. She lives in Northern California with her husband and son.

About this edition

• Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1579120091
• ISBN 13: 9781579120092
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 350