Traditionally, boys' toys have been centred around the interests and pursuits of the adult male to a large extent, so toys like cars, boats, PVC figures, gadgets, guns and so on would be popular. Another whole category of toys for boys includes the type that are geared towards making something, either from simple building bricks, or more complicated plastic pieces of various shapes that can lock together like Lego. These kits are remarkable in the range of different things that can be made from them, and the amount of creativity they can stimulate. For the older boy there are even kits of simple electronic gadgets and radios available now.
Another are of play that most boys have enjoyed is to do with models, either of animals or people. Such models (such as from Schleich) can be built into sets or settings that mirror real life, and allow the child's imagination to take hold and create stories and scenarios. Favourites among boys, inevitably, are toy soldiers or other action figures that enable them to act out scenes of war. Schleich, for instance produces models of figures including the world of mediaeval knights, and the world of the American Indian. There are also sets of wild animals and of dinosaurs, with each model being very detailed and realistic, whilst at the same time being suitably robust.
Mention must be made of course of computer games which, once discovered by a boy, can be tremendously addictive, and can take hold at an early age. Such games are not to be perhaps, encouraged too much, since they are one-dimensional, usually of the shoot'em up variety. They may help develop a child's reaction times but do not do much to stimulate creative thinking.
A child's natural inclinations and interests will tend to guide the parent in choosing toys to buy, but in general it is the toys that have stood the test of time that are often the best. Such toys, such as Schleich Anime PVC, are satisfying to play with, engage a child's mind, whilst perhaps also helping them develop physical or manual dexterity. Primarily, of course, boy's toys should be fun. After all, children are only young once, aren't they?
In both the first Transformers movie and its sequel Transformers Revenge Of The Fallen, Bumblebee has secured his place in the hearts of movie fans everywhere as their favourite Transformer. You may have issues with the Transformers live action films and their slapdash logic and multiple bloopers in continuity and plotting, but as pure spectacle they are brilliant.
Both movies brought regular sized action figures of the character to the market, as well as larger and smaller versions that were suitable for collectors or younger children respectively.
There are issues with the Bumblebee toys though, the main one being that the toys, for the most part, look very different to the character as he appears on the big screen. Hasbro have done their best with all of the figures to make the toys resemble the character, but the CG model used in the movies was so very complicated that it would be nigh on impossible to make an exact replica of it in toy form.
Mainly the difference is around the legs of Anime PVC, which have had to be modified in order for the Transformers Bumblebee toy to transform into its vehicle mode. While they may not perfectly match the character, they do capture the essence.
The most impressive one has been the PVC figures, of which there is a version for both films. This large scale toy has all manner of interactive features, MP3 capabilities, sophisticated transformation technology and 45 different audio samples.
Bumblebee will surely remain the favourite Transformers character for many fans, and will continue to be with the third film and beyond!
The Legend of Zelda is one of the best video game series' ever made, and bears a cult following like no other. Despite the fact that nearly every game in the series is incredibly similar in its concepts and in what you must accomplish, it has been able to remain fresh and exciting throughout the years, and has become a massively successful brand. The fact that the game was the first game ever to allow you to save game progress onto the cartridge (most games previously operated with a password system), due to the cartridge having an internal battery. The gameplay as always consists of a blend of action, adventure, puzzle solving, and role-playing, to create something truly unique.
As with most successful series', whether it's a video game series or TV or film, it has spawned it's own selection of Zelda action figures and collectables. These collectables are frequently known as action figures.
Some people choose to buy these Zelda Anime PVC to play with, whereas others like to have them as a collector's item, or for a nostalgic memory of a great gaming experience. The most common and popular of all of the Zelda PVC figures available are the 'Link and Epona' figurines. Since Link is the main protagonist in the games, and Epona, his horse, is his trusty steed, this comes as no surprise. Other popular figures include Ganondorf (Link's arch enemy, and nemesis), as well as Princess Zelda and the Sheik (who is actually Princess Zelda in disguise).
Godzilla is always an attraction at any toy fair and his action figures are the hearth of that attraction. Although there also are action dolls, the later are distinctive in that they can be dressed. Boys prefer action figures and these are marketed for them because they portrait the traditional masculine representation. These figures are mainly made out of plastic or vinyl, are already clothed, and come in different poses. An armature or framework follows, which uses aluminum wires to create Godzilla backbone. The armature outlines the arms, legs and characteristics that create the desired pose. Then, a sculptor adds clay to the armature to give the basic desired shape and weight first, and then all the details the design calls for.
It all starts with a Godzilla prototype. Prototypes are created using techniques like clay modeling, aluminum wiring, and sculpting. The design of the prototype starts with a sketch of a proposed Godzilla character pose, and then clay prototypes are formed. Godzilla is designed with a dynamic, threatening pose, evil grimace, and plenty of well-crafted detailing.
The actual Godzilla Anime PVC, however, are mass produced. A mold is made based on the final prototype. Then the figures are molded to resins like ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), which is a hard plastic used for the body. The accessories, however, use a softer plastic like polyethylene or polypropylene. If the figures were to use capes, body suits or face masks, materials like nylon and rayon would most probably be used. A clean assembly process will leave no visible seams.
A very important part in a Godzilla action figure is the decoration with paint, usually acrylic paint. It should show beautiful finishes and movie accurate colors to help bring the beast alive on display. It is also possible to find figures with small electronic parts that provide lights and sound effects.
The final product, if of good quality, will be professionally assembled, fabulously painted, and ready to display Godzilla PVC figures.
When you have a large collection of action figures, you need to have the knowledge on how to protect your collections. Be it you keep them as a hobby or an investor, protecting them can make your collections last longer without any discoloration and degradation as well as fetch much higher price in the market.
There are several basics method to take note and you are able to protect your beloved collectibles. The most basic thing is to move them as little as possible. It is because all the joints and moving parts in them will be easily loosen if expose to frequent movement often. Besides that,minimize direct contact with our fingers is almost another way of protecting your action figures. It is because on our fingers, there is a layer of grease or finger oil that will cause yellowing to your beloved collectibles.
After making sure that our collectibles are exposed to a minimum human touch, it is time to store them. There are three main things you have to keep in mind when you are going to store your Anime PVC collection. First concern is to avoid direct sunlight when you store your collection. It is because UV light can cause discoloration and degradation on your action figures. And if your action figures are exposed to long period of UV light, it will crack and brittle as well. Second is to avoid a place that is high humidity. It is because mold will grows on them if the place is in high humidity and this will cause damage too.
After you have a perfect place to store your collections, you need to think of a proper container to keep them. It is best to keep them in sealed storage container. It is considered the best container but normally collectors or hobbyist will use them to keep those expensive PVC figures because sealed storage container itself will cost quite a high price in order to get them. Because of the costly price of sealed container, people use plastic container as replacement instead because of its affordable price and reliability.
During the older days, collecting action figures was considered as wasting money but nowadays, they became a valuable investment for some of the people where some will able to sell their action figures in high price. Some of them might cost up to thousand of dollars depending on their conditions.
King Kong vs Godzilla was made in 1962. Around that time, when people realized there were two version of the movie, the myth of two different endings started: Godzilla won in the Japanese version, while Kong won in the Hollywood edition.
What is not understandable, however, is how unfair Japanese were to the Kong character appearance. Its ugly suit could be one of the reasons Godzilla action figures manufacturing companies release so few King Kong toys. For example, Bandai Co. has released only one figure in 1993. Godzilla action figures collectors know King Kong toys are rare and hard to find. However, that is what makes King Kong vs Godzilla PVC figures so valuable and interesting.
Interestingly enough, that is not the main difference between both versions. The biggest difference is the film itself. As it is usual when releasing a Godzilla movie to the US, additional footage is added or deleted to make it more appealing to the US audience. Many times such action leaves behind the essence of the original movie, and that was the case with this movie too. The film was meant to be a mix science fiction and humor, but Hollywood altered it heavily to try to make it a pure science fiction movie. The final product used 75% to 80% of the original Japanese film.
According to some Godzilla fans, because in the US version only Kong is heard, the movie goers thought Kong won. It is also possible that US viewers could not believe a Japanese horror film would show an US monster win over a Japanese monster. Adding to this, the rumors of two different movie versions helped cultivate the dual ending myth.
Collectibles like Godzilla Anime PVC or King Kong toys are considered a cult. Godzilla DVD movies like godzilla vs gigan, or godzilla vs hedora, or king kong vs godzilla are all-times favorites. If you are an avid collector or just starting to discover these action figures, Godzilla Action Figures Blog is a good place to learn and share knowledge.