Collecting GI Joe Action Figures is Cool!

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It all started in the 1960's when the term G.I. was used by the U.S. Armed forces and was coined to stand for Government Issue. The GI Joe Action Figures represent the main divisions of the US armed forces including an action soldier to represent the army, Action Marine to represent the marines, action sailor for the US navy, and action pilot for the Air Force. Even the phrase 'action figure' is considered to be popularized by the GI Joe characters.

Hasbro; a US company, created a line of action figures in 1964. These are the GI Joe toys which are considered to be the first dolls created for boys. These figures were inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 2004.

There are some interesting facts that this historical toy item keeps people interested. We list these things as:

12 inches is the toy's actual size.
3 inches was it's modified size
Anti-war ideals raised the GI Joe line to promote non-violent military activity by producing astronaut and Indiana Jones-type figures.
Hasbro stopped producing these toys due to the oil crisis. These toys are made from plastic which is a petroleum-based product.
In the year 2004, the 40th anniversary of the popular toy was celebrated
In the year 2010, GI Joe:the Rise of Cobra line was introduced

Hear says talk about some not-yet-seen action figures that are to come out from the Rise of Cobra line.

There are so many GI Joe action figure collectors to this day who are still willing to purchase these expensive items that can cost up to $6000. The Nurse Action Girl alone was released in 1997 at the same price in a secondary market provided it is in mind condition. Flea markets, however, offer these items for less than $5. However, there are many fakes that have spread worldwide due to the insane popularity of this character. Prototypes of the GI Joe series are available almost everywhere, so it's best to make sure to check the manufacturing date engraved on the inside of the leg or seat of the pants in all toy figures you're planning on buying. This ensures the authenticity of this valuable item.

For collectors, it is advisable to keep their figures in protective cases or the original packaging to retain its original value. Most bidders and buyers prefer this when obtaining these items.

As a boy, collecting different toys especially action figures was my interest and I'm proud to say that even though I've grown up, I never stopped collecting them. If you still have the little boy in you, check out Action Figures site and learn more about different action figures you can buy and where to buy it.