Its true, I am a bit of an action figure fan. I've been coveting the plastic guys and dolls for years.
Probably more than most toy lines, rarity is a facet of action figures. And when it comes to figures I am fascinated by rarity, far more than say, space toys.
Its probably because there are just so many action figures around, so many people collect them, many serious collectors know everything and there are so many action figures at car boot sales and in charity shops. The chance of finding a real gem is a possibility every Sunday. At least it was when I went. I never really found any gems myself but I loved the search. Secret Wars were the figures I was digging for.
So having an interest in rare action figures I am always fascinated by what gets onto rarity lists online. These often differ from each other and change over time as figures wax and wane.
Here's one on You Tube, which you may find interesting. What do you think?
and here's Robot Voice's different list with Vlix top dog. Do you agree with this one?
I've been aware of the Droids Vlix seen above in the video pic for years. It would have been Tomarts Action Figure Digest that brought the Vlixster to my attention. I adored Tomart's publications and regularly got the digest magazine and several of their books.
I must have consulted their books at least weekly for the past twenty years!
Robot Voice's list above features a Brazilian Vlix on card by Glasslite. Is there an American version?
The net is full of his general biography so I won't labour it here. Are you vlixed readers?
What do you think of rare action figures lists?
Do you collect figures or action dolls?
Rare action figure lists can be insightful and fun, but often not definitive. More subjective I guess, Woodsy. Perhaps a lot depends upon the trend and era bias of the person composing the list. For me, action figure lists are always interesting to look at though, whether I agree with them, or not :)
ReplyDeleteDid you see the prototype military action doll in the video Tone? I think it was number one in it. You aware of that one?
DeleteGood find with the lists/video, Woodsy. Enjoyed 'em, thank you. I've seen the GI Joe prototype in various reference books before. I still search the car boots, optimistically enjoying the hunt for that vinyl cape Jawa, tucked away at the bottom of a box of battered action figures. Good vintage stuff can still turn up from time to time :)
ReplyDeleteThere is a happy land were all the car boot figures are caped Jawas and rocket firing Fetts Tone! We just need to find it!
DeleteI hear it's second star on the right, straight on 'til morning... I'll get the space rocket ready, lets find it, Woodsy :)
ReplyDeleteMaybe I'm a Lost Boy Tone! What then!
DeleteIt doesn't matter, Woodsy. We're all lost in space at one time or another.
ReplyDeleteI've packed the beers for the journey... can you bring the space suits :)
Sure. We launching off the Tor?
DeleteIn that case... Tor infinity and beyond! :D
ReplyDeleteYep, Glast on, blast off!
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