Idolize Your #1 Television Show In The Form Of An Action Figure? by:Stan Gable

The superb world of television brings us hours and hours of entertainment

. Each show brings us unique action figures to include in our collections? Yes, true indeed. Including satellite dishes and cable, there are eternal choices of television shows to choose from. From sitcoms to dramas to animated to murder-mysteries, there is a tv show for everyone.

With the large popularity of these shows, fans like to take something back from their favorite show. Why not take back something fun? Over the last 5 years or so, toy manufacturers have been manufacturing action figures based on characters from those mega-hit television shows. These entertainment treasures are becoming super popular. Not only are these action figures fun to look at, but the attention to detail that exists is simply hypnotizing. Each figure is highly detailed to the nth degree and comes loaded with accessories from the show.

McFarlane Toys is a leading toy maker that has an extensive product line of licensed collectible action figures from television shows of all types. The smash TV show 24 brings us a great example of a quality action figure produced from McFarlane Toys. In the 24 series 1 & 2 box sets, Jack Bauer is shown in two different scenes and ready for action. Other television shows or themes that McFarlane has transformed into action figures quite nicely include: Lost, The Simpsons, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, and Hanna-Barbera.

McFarlane Toys is just one of the many toy manufacturers that produce these incredible treasures. Mezco Toyz also follows McFarlane's footprints with some very populartelevision shows including: Family Guy, South Park, Heroes, and more. The list will grow as the interest grows and boy, is it growing. The popularity of action figures in televisionshows has risen to 300% over the last 3 years. That accounts for a nice percentage of the toy industry. Some experts predict that action figures could account for 45% of all toys in the next 5 years.

If you have some family or friends that are big fans of a particular tv show, what more could be a perfect gift idea than an action figure from their favorite show? Fortunately, or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it, there are many of reasons to give a gift - holidays, graduations, birthdays, Valentine's Day, Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Sweetest Day, etc. For any of the aforementioned gift-giving holiday ideas, you can give the gift of an action figure. Believe me, you will be the envy at any party when your great gift stands out in the awesome gift category. You might have to watch while the guests leave the party for fear they just might want to keep your gift for themselves. Why would you want to re-hash the same gifts over and over again?

So, whether you are a collector, or fan of television, or long for a gift to give a friend or a loved one, action figures can save your day. As long as the entertainment industry keeps producing quality television shows, action figures will be around for a long, very long, time.

About the author

Stan Gable runs the popular online toy store selling action figures, bobbleheads, and toys. Action Figure USA.com carries the latest in action figures and bobbleheads.

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