As action figure collectors, we’re into small, plastic playthings – but for a lot of collectors I know, the love of toys began with a love of the characters. So when I came across the My Paper Heroes site, I was instantly taken in – here’s a collector who has created Marvel characters using color printouts and tape! The initial set of figures are mostly X-Men-related, and luckily for me these are some of my favorite characters.
The coolest thing about it is that the site also provides PDF downloads for each of the designs so you can make your own paper heroes. I can’t wait to give it a shot.
This Labor Day, we’ve got the second part of the interview with Mattel Associate Brand Manager Scott Neitlich that I got to sit in on with the Fwoosh’s VeeBee. So, whether you are enjoying the extra day off of work or are chained to your desk because your boss is a jerk, read on to get the scoop on what Mattel is working hard on for their collector lines, including Masters of the Universe Classics, DC brands and Ghostbusters!
A couple of days ago, I was lamenting having to move all of the action figures I had, not because we were moving, but because we had decided to install new carpeting. A few of them were on display in a small bookshelf that was mostly filled with books, and the balance were stored in big plastic tubs that I used to call “Staging Area One.” The carpet went in earlier this week, and I’ve been spending the last couple of days setting up the new display.
The new hotness - action figure display
We got rid of the old bookshelf and added more shelving cubes. In all, there are forty-nine 1-foot square cubes, and I’ve got figures in thirty-one of them, and extra figures and customizing supplies in fourteen more. I’d guess I’ve got at least five times more display space than I used to.
They’ve also got a couple of Halo Kubrick items. I know some folks who go crazy over these, but they’re normally a little too pricey for me.
Labor Day Month Long Sale
We are giving our collectors an early start on our month long Labor Day Sale. Save up to 50% off the regular retail prices on in stock selected items listed below. The sale prices are valid through September 30th, 2009 or while supplies last.
