Collecting Guides - Vintage Action Figure Resources

Each guide provides comprehensive coverage of a specific toy line or collecting topic. We focus on practical information collectors need: what to look for, what to avoid, how to assess condition, and understanding market dynamics.

Featured Guides

Transformers G1

From Diaclone to Hasbro's global phenomenon. Complete guide to Generation 1 Transformers, combiners, GPS issues, and reproduction identification.

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

The 3.75" revolution that defined a decade. Comprehensive guide to 1982-1994 figures, vehicles, and the O-ring construction system.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

Bandai's 1993 phenomenon that had parents fighting over Megazords. Flip-head figures, combining Zords, and Japanese vs American releases.

ThunderCats

LJN's Battle-Matic action figures from 1985-1988. Learn about action features, rare figures, and Lion-O's Sword of Omens.

Battle Beasts

Takara's heat-reveal mini-figures with fire, water, and wood emblems. Complete guide to identification, rare figures, and preservation.

Voltron

From Japanese super robots to American phenomenon. Explore the combining lion and vehicle Voltron toys and their collectibility today.

History of Action Figures in the USA

The complete story of how action figures evolved from G.I. Joe to modern collectibles across six decades of innovation.

Browse by Category

1980s Toys - Transformers, G.I. Joe, ThunderCats, Battle Beasts, Voltron
1990s Toys - Power Rangers, Spawn, and the collector market shift
Cartoon History - How animated series drove toy sales
Pop Culture Collectibles - Unique items beyond traditional action figures

Coming Soon

We're actively developing guides for these classic lines:

Masters of the Universe (1982-1988) - He-Man, She-Ra, and Mattel's fantasy empire
M.A.S.K. (1985-1988) - Kenner's transforming vehicles and figure scale
Star Wars Kenner (1977-1985) - The line that created modern action figure collecting
Spawn/McFarlane (1994+) - The adult collector revolution