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Selecting The Right Action Figures For Boys

Action figures have always been particularly different from dolls. And even more different than dolls are “ride on toys” like the Kidtrax Red Fire Engine. Many action figures are men, whereas many dolls tend to be feminine, however that’s not the only difference. Barbie’s man Ken wasn’t designed to be an action figure, for the reason that he owns no armor, has no broadswords or bazookas and was not crafted to take down bad guys.

Boys prefer to play at being bigger and more valiant than they are currently, so imagining stories with action figures offers boys the possibility to act out these kinds of fantasies. Below we have a few of this year’s most popular action figures, and their explanations are being offered as basic information for parents or grandparents who will probably not be certain what to get for the next birthday or other celebration.

A successful action movie normally produces a line of action figures, and the just launched Iron Man 2 supports that theory. The film is loosely based on the Marvel Comics protagonist, a superhero who has an indestructible suit of energized metal. The motion picture character’s suit is created from exotic metals and powered by a very innovative ARC reactor. The armor is so highly energized that excess energy must be slowly drained off as glowing light emissions. The action figure has intricate details upon his “metal” suit and glows if you depress the top of his head. One “button cell” battery powers the figure. This great detail in toys these days can also be seen in the Kidtrax Red Fire Engine, where the user can spray water.

The Star Wars Epic has presented generations of children with galaxy-cruising heroes, and Luke Skywalker shines as the preferred hero in the series. The Star Wars Legacy Collection features the characters from parts three through six of the anthology, and the Luke Skywalker Pilot figure is the cornerstone of that collection. Luke is sporting his Jedi Knight flight suit which he was wearing in the course of the battle of Hoth. Luke’s arms and legs are bendable, and the figure arrives completely equipped with a light saber, and other weapons.

G.I. Joe endures as America’s primary action figure, and is one of the few action figures that came before their own movies and comic books. The G.I. Joe action figures have changed substantially since their first generation as four uniformed members of the armed services. G.I. Joe ispresently a team, and among the team’s central members is Conrad “Duke” Hauser. The Duke action figure is designed to be fully articulated, as a result it is able to strike numerous action poses, and provided with an unstoppable “suction ring” together with other armament. G.I. Joe figures moreover include stands, so after the battle they can stay at attention until the next assignment.

Every one of these figures stand slightly below four inches in height and may be located at Sears, Kaybee Toys, and other established stores for around $7.50. If your child desires a much larger toy, then ride ons like the Kidtrax Red Fire Engine or something of than nature would be a good option. If you would like to purchase additional fighting gear or the ever present action vehicles, the fees will go up somewhat.

JEDI ACTION FIGURES FROM THE STAR WARS COLLECTIONS OF 1996-09 from the Hasbro Line

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords $19.99 Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords is the next chapter to Knights of the Old Republic saga. It’s five years after the first game and the Jedi are being crushed by the Sith. The twisted wreck named Darth Sion will bring down the Republic, unless a lone Jedi can reconnect with the Force. You will guide this Jedi and make an important decision: Do you follow the Light or suc…

LEGO Star Wars III The Clone Wars $19.99 The beloved and critically acclaimed LEGO Star Wars franchise is back and ing to homes around the world in 2011.  LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars bines the epic stories and iconic characters from the Star Wars universe and hit animated TV series Star Wars: The Clone Wars with all new gameplay features.Players will enjoy brand new game mechanics allowing them to create control and explore i…

Star Wars Clone Wars Ultimate Light Saber $39.99 Build your own electronic lights and sounds lightsaber with 18 interchangeable parts that let you configure more than 1,000 different lightsaber combinations. Build your favorite Jedi, Sith or favorite character’s weapon — or create your own unique style. Includes hilt, blade, three Illum crystals, four hilt sleeves, tonfa handle, four end caps, three sleeve rings, blade emitter guard and instruc…

Star Wars The Clone Wars Commander Cody Action Suit Costume, Child Size 8 to 10 $6.73 Star Wars The Clone Wars Commander Cody Action Suit includes jumpsuit, molded mask. One size fits children size from 8 to 10. This costume is official and trademarked by Lucas film Ltd. It makes a great addition to any dress up wardrobe….

Star Wars Ultimate Darth Vader FX Lightsaber $34.99 Act just like Darth Vader with the Darth Vader Star Wars Ultimate FX Lightsaber, a glowing, humming, clashing Lightsaber that looks and feels just like the real thing. This realistic Lightsaber lets you arm yourself with the ultimate weapon of power and skill for role-play battles and fight your way to victory. It features a bright, glowing blade with power-up and -down light effects, motion-senso…

LEGO Star Wars Republic Frigate 7964 $110.20 As seen in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the iconic Republic Frigate features detachable escape pod, flick missile, opening cockpit, rotating turbolaser cannons, proton torpedo launcher, retractable undercarriage, o pening hatches and detailed interior. Includes Yoda, Eeth Koth, Quinlan Vos, Clone Commander Wolffe and Wolfpack Clone Trooper minifigures….

Star Wars 3.75 Vintage Figure Vader $8.00 Celebrate the legendary Star Wars saga that changed the universe forever! This collection brings to life the incredible story of good versus evil that captured our imagination and took us to a galaxy far, far away. Iconic Star Wars heroes and villains are captured with incredible detail and premium features to commemorate each epic tale in the Star Wars saga. May the Force be with you!Collect a pi…

DK Reader: Level 3: Star Wars: Clone Wars: Jedi Heroes (DK READERS) $1.19 DK Readers team up with Star Wars and Star Wars: The Clone Wars yet again to get Padawans excited to read!Perfect for reluctant readers as well as devoted Star Wars and Star Wars: The Clone Wars fans, DK’s Star Wars Readers have sold over 2.5 million units!Jedi Heroes follows the adventures of Anakin and his Jedi companions, including some all-new characters from Season 2 of Star Wars: The Clone W…

Star Wars: The Old Republic: Deceived $13.58 The second novel set in the Old Republic era and based on the massively multiplayer online game Star Wars®: The Old Republic™ ramps up the action and brings readers face-to-face for the first time with a Sith warrior to rival the most sinister of the Order’s Dark Lords—Darth Malgus, the mysterious, masked Sith of the wildly popular “Deceived” and “Hope” game trai…

Jedi vs. Sith: The Essential Guide to the Force (Star Wars) $13.45 THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE ABSOLUTE POWER AT THE HEART OF THE STAR WARS GALAXY The Force, in the immortal words of Obi-Wan Kenobi, “surrounds us, it penetrates us, it binds the galaxy together.” The fortunate few who are able to tap into this extraordinary power have studied and cultivated the full spectrum of its potential–either embracing its virtuous qualities or succumbing to its evil tem…

Collect All 21! Memoirs Of A Star Wars Geek – The First 30 Years $14.95 Opening that first Darth Vader figure and putting him in a Landspeeder. Imagining a snowy elementary school playground as the wastes of Hoth. Seeing Return of the Jedi on opening night. Moments like these – and a galaxy more – make up three decades of “Memoirs of a Star Wars Geek.” John takes the reader from a childhood packed with Star Wars guys (never “action figures”) and Christmas wishes both fulfilled and unrealized, through the years when the trilogy lay dormant to the mainstream public’s eye, and into an age of seeing George Lucas’ universe as an adult while exploring it again as a parent. Gracefully laying bare both the good and not-so-good times, this collection, with its origins as a series on his web site, FieldsEdge.com, is a love letter from a self-aware geek written under the sometimes harsh light of hindsight, softened with understanding. It captures the innocence and wonder and infinite possibilities of what it meant to an eight-year-old to Collect All 21!

EE Exclusive Star Wars Figures Jarael and Rohlan Dyre $17.99 An Entertainment Earth Exclusive! The final Star Wars Comic Packs! Includes Jarael, the Offshoot, and the Mandalorian Rohlan Dyre from the hugely popular Knights of the Old Republic comic book series! Set includes a full-size Knights of the Old Republic #6 comic book reprint! Who is that spiky Mandalorian warrior? Who is that spunky, blue-skinned young lady? Find out in the Star Wars: The Knights of the Old Republic comic book series from Dark Horse and in our exclusive action figure set! Each action figure is in the traditional Star Wars 3 3/4-inch scale and comes armed with accessories and tons of articulation. This limited edition Entertainment Earth Exclusive Star Wars action figure set includes: 1x Mandalorian Rohlan Dyre with helmet, knife, and blaster pistol 1x Jarael the Offshoot with battle staff 1x Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic #6 Comic Book Reprint Based on the long-running comic book series, these warriors are off to explore a none-too-friendly galaxy filled with giant space worms, horrible forced arena fights, and deadly Jedi warriors who may not always be on the side of good. Jarael is a young girl with a mysterious past, and Rohlan Dyre is a disgraced yet honorable Mandalorian warrior. Will they survive the trials that await them? Find out in the included comic book!

EE Exclusive Star Wars Figures Legacy Comic Packs Set $69.99 An Entertainment Earth Exclusive! The final 4 Star Wars Comic Packs! Features never-before-made action figures from the Star Wars comic book series! Each pack includes a full-size Star Wars comic book reprint and accessories for the action figures! The Entertainment Earth Exclusive Star Wars Action Figure Legacy Comic Packs Set is so massive, it spans thousands of years of Star Wars history! The tales in Knights of the Old Republic take place thousands of years before the original film, while Star Wars Legacy occurs over 100 years after Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader killed the Emperor. This exclusive action figure set includes Jedi, Mandalorians, Imperials, and more from the Star Wars saga! Each exciting figure is armed with accessories and tons of articulation. Based on the comic book series, these heroes’ and villains’ lives are chronicled in the special included comic book! Each action figure is in the traditional Star Wars 3 3/4-inch scale. This limited edition Entertainment Earth Exclusive Star Wars Action Figure Set includes (subject to change): 1x X-Wing: Rogue Squadron #29 with Baron Fel and Ysanne Isard 1x Legacy #7 with Darth Nihl and Deliah Blue 1x KOTOR #6 with Jarael (Edessa) and Rohlan Dyre 1x Jango Fett: Open Seasons #2 with Mandalorians Jaster Mereel and Montross Who Are These Amazing Figures? The Mandalorian Montross betrayed his brothers during a fierce battle, causing a rift with Jaster Mereel that can never be healed. Each action figure includes a helmet and firearms for battle-action fun! Deliah Blue , a Zeltron mechanic, works with the forces of good against Darth Nihl in the far-flung future of Star Wars Legacy. She has her blaster accessory to protect herself, but will that be enough to stop the lightsaber cane of Darth Nihl? In Star Wars’ pre-history, Jarael and Rohlan Dyre both fight the good fight against trait

Hasbro Star Wars – Attack of the Clones Collection: Obi Wan Kenobi with Force Flipping Action Figure $4.99 Star Wars Saga Deluxe Figures Obi-Wan Kenobi (Force-Flipping Attack) NIP Action Figure from the 2002 toy series. Using the force, Obi-Wan Kenobi flips into battle against the evil Sith Darth Tyranus. The courageous and disciplined Jedi Knight fights for his life as the master swordsman Darth Tyranus prepares to strike the final blow.

Hasbro Star Wars Original Trilogy Collection Jedi High Council Scene 4 $21.52 Celebrate the legendary Star Wars trilogy that changed the universe forever, with The Original Trilogy Collection. This collection brings to life the incredible story of good versus evil that captured our imagination and took us to a galaxy far, far away. The finest recreations of iconic Star Wars heroes and villains are back with incredible detail and premium features to commemorate each epic tale in the Original Trilogy: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. And, as a tribute to the dedication of Star Wars fans everywhere, we are re-releasing elements of the original packaging that harken back to the creation of Star Wars action figures, which began over 25 years ago with the Original Trilogy. May the Force be with you!

SW SAGA LEGENDS 3.75IN FIGURES $11.98 The Star Wars the Saga Legend 3.75 inch Action Figure – Yoda is a MUST HAVE for any Star Wars fan!! Awesome action figure is rendered in careful detail to make battle action – and collecting – massively exciting! Figure comes with firing cannon and secret weapon accessories, Galactic Battle Game card, battle base and game die. The wise Jedi Master Yoda leads the Republic’s clone army into battle on the Wookiee world of Kashyyyk. He is assisted in this fateful mission by mighty Wookiee warriors Chewbacca and Tarfful. An intergalactic battle is raging – and you and your Yoda action figure are about to enter the fray! Arm your warrior with his firing cannon and secret weapon accessories so that he’s ready to charge into combat against his fiercest enemies. Whether fighting for the fate of the universe or standing at attention in your collection, this awesome action figure puts all of the excitement of the Star Wars saga right in the palm of your hand! Figure comes with firing cannon and secret weapon accessories, Galactic Battle Game card, battle base and game die.

SW SAGA LEGENDS 3.75IN FIGURES $11.98 The Star Wars the Saga Legend 3.75 inch Action Figure – Clone Trooper Revenge of the Sith is a MUST HAVE for any Star Wars fan!! Awesome action figure is rendered in careful detail to make battle action – and collecting – massively exciting! Figure comes with secret weapon accessories, Galactic Battle Game card, battle base and game die. Equipped for all terrains and environments, the genetically engineered clone troopers combat the relentless droid army. Clone troopers are identical in form, physical prowess, stamina and mental capacity. These super-warriors are led into battle by the Jedi, who serve as the generals during the Clone Wars. An intergalactic battle is raging – and you and your Clone Trooper action figure are about to enter the fray! Arm your warrior with his secret weapon accessories so that he’s ready to charge into combat against his fiercest enemies. Whether fighting for the fate of the universe or standing at attention in your collection, this awesome action figure puts all of the excitement of the Star Wars saga right in the palm of your hand!

Star Wars – The Legacy Collection – Agen Kolar $13.58 Agen Kolar is one of the Jedi who join Mace Windu to arrest Chancellor Palpatine. When Palpatine ignites his lightsaber, Kolar and the rest of the Jedi also ignite their weapons. The Chancellor leaps over his desk and fatally strikes Kolar.Prepare for out-of-this-world excitement with this detailed and articulated Agen Kolar figure. Armed with his lightsaber accessory, your determined warrior is ready to fight through even the toughest battles you set up for him! This awesome action figure even comes with one Droid Factory part. Collect all of the figures (each sold separately) and their included Droid Factory parts to build your very own HK-50 figure!Figure comes with a lightsaber accessory and includes one Droid Factory part.

Star Wars 2011 Boba Fett Episode Vi by Hasbro – Saga Legends Sl No. 30 $20.48 Awesome action figures and accessories spanning the entire Star Wars saga! These classic 3 3/4-inch action figures come in snazzy modern packaging. You’ll find legendary Sith Lords bounty hunters Jedi heroes and many more in this amazing series from Hasbro. Collect them all! Star Wars: Saga Legends 3 3/4 action figure from Hasbro. Boba Fett is figure number SL30 in the 2011 Saga Legends action figure line. Figure comes with a blaster and Galactic Battle Game card and die and base. For Ages 4 and up.

Star Wars 2011 Death Star Trooper by Hasbro – Saga Legends Sl No. 27 $7.17 Awesome action figures and accessories spanning the entire Star Wars saga! These classic 3 3/4-inch action figures come in snazzy modern packaging. You’ll find legendary Sith Lords bounty hunters Jedi heroes and many more in this amazing series from Hasbro. Collect them all! Star Wars: Saga Legends 3 3/4 action figure from Hasbro. Death Star Trooper is figure number SL27 in the 2011 Saga Legends action figure line. Figure comes with a blaster and Galactic Battle Game card and die and base. For Ages 4 and up.

Star Wars 2011 Destroyer Droid by Hasbro – Saga Legends Sl No. 31 $6.95 Awesome action figures and accessories spanning the entire Star Wars saga! These classic 3 3/4-inch action figures come in snazzy modern packaging. You’ll find legendary Sith Lords bounty hunters Jedi heroes and many more in this amazing series from Hasbro. Collect them all! Star Wars: Saga Legends 3 3/4 action figure from Hasbro. Destroyer Droid is figure number SL31 in the 2011 Saga Legends action figure line. Figure comes with firing missiles and Galactic Battle Game card and die and base. For Ages 4 and up.

Star Wars 2011 Mace Windu Episode III by Hasbro – Saga Legends Sl No. 29 $5.12 Awesome action figures and accessories spanning the entire Star Wars saga! These classic 3 3/4-inch action figures come in snazzy modern packaging. You’ll find legendary Sith Lords bounty hunters Jedi heroes and many more in this amazing series from Hasbro. Collect them all! Star Wars: Saga Legends 3 3/4 action figure from Hasbro. Mace Windu is figure number SL29 in the 2011 Saga Legends action figure line. Figure comes with a blaster and Galactic Battle Game card and die and base. For Ages 4 and up.

Star Wars 2011 Super Battle Droid Episode III by Hasbro – Saga Legends Sl No. 28 $5.87 Awesome action figures and accessories spanning the entire Star Wars saga! These classic 3 3/4-inch action figures come in snazzy modern packaging. You’ll find legendary Sith Lords bounty hunters Jedi heroes and many more in this amazing series from Hasbro. Collect them all! Star Wars: Saga Legends 3 3/4 action figure from Hasbro. Super Battle Droid is figure number SL28 in the 2011 Saga Legends action figure line. Figure comes with a blaster and Galactic Battle Game card and die and base. For Ages 4 and up.

Star Wars Action Figures Vintage Wave 7 Case $109.99 Star Wars action figures from the Star Wars Trilogy and beyond! Each Vintage Action Figure comes with awesome accessories. The classic Kenner-style Star Wars packaging you remember! Case includes 12 Star Wars heroes, villains, scoundrels, and robots! These 3 3/4-inch scale Star Wars action figures feature classic characters and retro packaging! Longtime fans of Star Wars are going to love the Kenner-style packaging, right down to the old-fashioned Kenner logo. And each Star Wars Vintage Action Figure comes individually packaged with awesome accessories like blasters, lightsabers, and removable helmets. Don’t miss this awesome assortment of Star Wars heroes, villains, scoundrels, and robots! This Wave 6 case includes 12 individually packaged Star Wars Vintage Action Figures (subject to change): 1x VC14 Sandtrooper 1x VC15 Clone Trooper (Ep3) 1x VC23 Jedi Luke Skywalker 1x VC34 Jango Fett 1x VC45 Clone Trooper (Ep 2) 1x VC50 Bespin Han (Ep V) 1x VC51 Bariss Offee (Ep 3) 1x VC52 Rebel Fleet Trooer (Ep IV) 1x VC53 Bom Vindin (Ep IV) 1x VC54 ARC Trooper Commander 1x VC55 Logray (Ep VI) 1x VC09 Boba Fett (subject to change)

Star Wars Battle Packs 2012 Wave 1 Set $67.99 Thrilling and dynamic Star Wars Battle Packs! Heroic Jedi and evil Sith action figures with accessories. Unforgettable characters spanning the entire Star Wars saga. Galactic Battle Game pieces in every box! Are you ready to join in some of the most famous battles in Star Wars history? These awesome battle packs bring you an amazing assortment of Jedi, Sith, and other characters from a variety of planets that span the entire Star Wars saga. Whether you prefer to wage war or steal some valuable artifacts, this is a great place to start! The battle packs include multiple 3 3/4-inch scale action figures with accessories, plus Galactic Battle Game pieces! This Wave 1 set includes 3 individually packaged battle packs (subject to change): 1x Star Wars Rebel Heroes 1x Attack of the Clones Arena Battle 1x Clone Wars Republic Troopers

Star Wars Cad Bane’s Escape Figure Battle Pack $21.99 Exciting Jedi and Separatist action figures with great accessories! Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, and Cad Bane. Jedi fight the bad guys, and you’ll have a ton of fun with these toys. Includes Galactic Battle Game cards, too! Jedi fight the bad guys, and you’ll have a ton of fun with these toys! The Star Wars Cad Bane’s Escape Figure Battle Pack brings you Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, and Cad Bane in Clone Trooper Denal’s armor. Now you can relive the galactic battle with these 3 3/4-inch tall Jedi and Separatist action figures that feature unique accessories. Galactic Battle Game cards are included, too! Ages 4 and up.

Star Wars Clone Wars Figure Count Dooku – Hologram $7.99 The former Jedi is in league with the Trade Federation and cyborg General Grievous to propel his galaxy-wide revolt. Dooku communicates with his allies via a hologram transmission to coordinate the next steps in his quest to overthrow the Republic. Team up with this universal warrior and head into a galactic battle right from the comfort of your living room! Use this detailed Count Dooku figure to recreate some of your favorite Star Wars scenes! Action figure, based on the memorable Star Wars character, comes with one Droid Factory part! Collect other specially marked Legacy Collection figures (sold separately) for more Droid Factory parts! Then build your very own custom droid figure! Figures come with a lightsaber accessory and 1 Droid Factory part. Action figure, based on the memorable Star Wars character, comes with one Droid Factory part! , Collect all the figures (each sold separately) to build your very own custom droid figure with the included Droid Factory parts! , Ages 4 and up. 2008 Lucasfilm Ltd. & or TM where indicated. All rights reserved.

Star Wars Clone Wars Jedi Showdown Battle Pack $24.99 The mighty Jedi. The evil Sith. Based on the Clone Wars series! Fight it out in a galaxy far, far away! Includes Jedi and Sith figures and accessories! Includes display stands and die for the Galactic Battle Game! The mighty Jedi. The evil Sith. They’re all here in this amazing collection of 3 3/4-inch action figures! Find the villanous Count Dooku and his apprentice, the deadly Asajj Ventress. The Sith include red lightsabers and intense articulation. On the side of the Jedi are Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi, each with blue lightsaber accessories. Who will win? Who will survive? It’s all up to you in this amazing set!

Star Wars Commemorative Collection Episode 3 Action Figures $25.99 Dont miss out on this awesome collection of figures and mini-poster to go with your Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith movie on Blu-Ray (sold separately)! Figures come with corresponding costumes and accessories from the movie. Pack includes 4 figures and mini-poster. BLU-RAY DISC not included. The Clone Wars rage throughout the galaxy, and Jedi Knights lead the clone army into battle against the droid forces of the Separatists, As the Sith unveil an ancient plot to rule the galaxy, Jedi hero Anakin Sywalker is seduced by the dark side of the Force and becomes the Emperors Sith apprentice, Darth Vader. Yet as darkness falls across the republic, Anakins children are born in secrecy, becoming the only hope to save the galaxy. Make watching Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith on Blu-Ray (sold separately) all the more amazing with this cool Commemorative Figure and Mini-Poster Collection! Youll get detailed GENERAL GRIEVOUS, YODA, MACE WINDU and CLONE COMMANDER BLY figures with corresponding costumes and accessories from the movie. The collection also includes a mini-poster for the movie. Dont miss out on the only collection to go with the Blu-Ray release of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith!

Star Wars Commemorative Collection Episode 5 Action Figures $25.99 Dont miss out on this awesome collection of figures and mini-poster to go with your Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back movie on Blu-Ray (sold separately)! Figures come with corresponding costumes and accessories from the movie. Pack includes 4 figures and mini-poster. BLU-RAY DISC not included. Imperial forces attack the Alliance base on Hoth, forcing the Rebels to flee the planet. As Luke Skywalker continues his Jedi training on Dagobah, Darth Vader enlists the help of bounty hunters to track down the new Jedi. When Vader and Luke finally meet, the Sith Lord reveals a startling secret that changes everything for young Skywalker. Make watching Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back on Blu-Ray (sold separately) all the more amazing with this cool Commemorative Figure and Mini-Poster Collection! Youll get detailed LUKE SKYWALKER, BOBA FETT, PRINCESS LEIA and SNOWTROOPER figures with corresponding costumes and accessories from the movie. The collection also includes a mini-poster for the movie. Dont miss out on the only collection to go with the Blu-Ray release of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back!