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An action figure is a posable plastic figurine of a character, often from a movie, video game, or television program. These action figures usually are marketed as dolls intended for boys.

Action figures are useful in making stop motion movies which are gaining popularity among children due to the availability of easy to use computer software for making animated movies.

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The term "action figure" was first used by Hasbro in 1964, to market their G.I. Joe figure to boys who wouldn't play with "dolls". G.I. Joe was initially a military-themed 11.5-inch action figure proposed by marketing and toy idea man Stan Weston. The action figure featured changeable clothes, with various uniforms to suit different purposes. In a move that would create global popularity for this type of toy, Hasbro also licensed the product to companies in other markets:

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Art Asylum - Design and manufacture a variety of figures including Lord of the Rings, Star Trek and Eminem. Features company and artist profiles, news, FAQs and list retailers offering the toys.
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Bandai America - Official manufacturer, licensee and distributor of action figure lines such as Power Rangers, Mobile Suit Gundam, Digimon, Hello Kitty, Ultimate Muscle and Glamma Jammaz.
Meta Description: [ The official website for Bandai America Incorporated, find toys for Power Rangers, Ben 10, and Tamagotchi. ]

Dog Soldiers - Manufactures 12 action figures specializing in historically accurate American Indian warriors and U.S. Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers.
Meta Description: [ Dog Soldiers proudly presents the first series of 1/6 scale action figures accurately depicting American Indian soldiers . ]

Figures Toy Company - Manufacturer of such exclusive action figures as Elvira, Three Stooges, Bela Lugosi, and such wrestling figures (WWF, WCW, ECW) as King Kong Bundy, Abdullah the Butcher, Killer Kowalski, and Ivan Putski.

Hasbro Inc. - Manufacturer, licensee and distributor for action figures from Star Wars, Transformers (Beast Wars and Beast Machines), Action Man, Batman, G.I. Joe, and Pokémon.
Meta Description: [ Hasbro official site with product information for all Hasbro toys, games, puzzles, electronic toys, and more. Find great brands like Star Wars, Transformers, My Little Pony, Littlest Pet Shop, GI Joe, Playskool, and more. ]

Huckdolls - Featuring bendable action figures for activities such as board sports and rock climbing. Includes generic and signature series of real athlete replicas.

JAKKS Pacific, Inc. - Official manufacturer and licensee of assorted toys and figures for several brands such as Blue's Clues and WWF.

Playing Mantis - Home of Johnny Lightning die-cast cars, Polar Lights model kits, Disney, Charlie Brown, and other collectible action figures. Company profile, products, FAQs, dealer list and bulletin board.
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Playmates Toys, Inc. - Manufacturer of licensed dolls and action figures with distribution throughout the world. California, USA.

Toynami - Manufacturer of action figures including dragonball, robotech and chobits. Features news, description of action figures, retailer locations and contact details.

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