Since their introduction in the 1960s, action figures have occupied a historic place in pop culture. Today, action figures exist for a massive number of franchises and are certainly not limited to comics or cartoons. Whether within or without the collector's community, action figures are a recognizable staple intrinsically tied with comics, gaming, anime and other facets of similar communities. With the rise of online stores and local game shops, action figures have never been more accessible to all fans.
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