Superhero Dolls
G.I. Joe - Don't Call Him A Doll
In 1959 the Barbie doll became available to American girls and their trend-conscious parents, and the phrase “fashion doll” was created. Fashion dolls became a member of the ever-expanding varieties of dolls from rag dolls to china dolls which posessed one basic characteristic – they were all for girls. Another great alternative is the Gamo Air Rifles.
In 1964, Hasbro released a brand of military-clothed figures meant to be a boy-friendly variant of the Barbie doll. These were never referred to as dolls, even in the initial promotion, basically since they were so obviously meant for boys. The expression “action figure” was used, and to this very day a person-shaped toy which was obviously designed for fighting was described as an action figure.
The initial G.I. Joe action figures were more specifically four different figures outfitted as fighting men of the four branches of the military. The term G.I. means Government Issue, which grew to be a common term for U.S. Soldiers throughout the Second World War.
Every G.I. Joe was sold with a uniform and hat for the relevant branch of service. All the figures furthermore could use a full line of equipment specific to their branch of service; for instance, the infantryman would use an optional rifle and web gear which were sold either separately or one piece of a bigger set. Each G.I. Joe figure had a World War II theme, even though their outfits and equipment were representative of the recently fought Korean War. Another great product to consider is the Gamo Air Rifles.
The original action figures were the identical height as the Barbie dolls in those days; 11 1/2 inches.By the1970s, the G.I. Joes had came with a new hand style which could grasp their own gear including rifles and rocket launchers. The action figures had then shrunk to 8" tall to compete in the quickly expanding action figure market which was at that time heavily populated by the Marvel Comics superhero action figures. In yet another shot aimed at their sudden competition, the figures were now called "Super G.I. Joe". During the 80s, Joe shrank for a second time, to 3 3/4 inches, and then increased to 12 inches all over again in 1991.
A happy effect of all this expanding, minimizing, re-naming and the periodic revival of older product lines is that you may currently buy a G.I. Joe action figure in almost any size imaginable. The normal action figure is today a 6” figure and a lot of characters sell for less than $10, however some 12” collector characters are for sale, and there is still a 16” Duke figure that comes with an accelerator suit which you can buy for $30.
Naturally, the number of accessories and vehicles has expanded exponentially, given that we at this point have just about 50 years of weaponry to draw from as well as any futuristic weapons that the designers at Hasbro may fantasize about. Millions of school boys – and a few theoretically mature ones, also – appreciate fighting and winning wars with their G.I. Joe action figures. Just don’t call them dolls. Another nice option is the Gamo Air Rifles.
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The Wiggles - Cold Spaghetti Western $4.85 Wearing Holstein-patterned chaps and mixing kangaroo references with Mariachi music, the Wiggles take on a Western theme in this eccentric hybrid of Australian and American cowboy life. The central plot revolves around the town fair's Country Cook-Off and the Wiggles' favorite chef Alfonso's "disaster pasta," a crushing culinary failure due to a missing ingredient. Greg, Anthony, Murray, and Jeff ... |
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AC/DC Action Figures 2-Pack (Angus Young & Brian Johnson) $25.99 A deluxe 2-pack of Angus Young and Brian Johnson from AC/DC recreating "For Those About to Rock." Comes complete with guitar, microphone, and display stands for each figure!... |
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The Powerpuff Girls: Heroes and Villains $18.98 Bubbles, Blossom, and Buttercup sure know how to pick 'em. Their Heroes & Villains might be the coolest soundtrack of the summer of 2000, as well as the best repellant for Townsville's evil monkey, Mojo Jojo. Inspired by the Cartoon Network's The Powerpuff Girls series, this delicious disc delivers a handful of exceptional contemporary pop-rock tunes customized especially for the occasion. And the... |
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Batman: The Animated Series, Volume Three (DC Comics Classic Collection) $29.93 Twenty-eight episodes--including the two-part "Shadow of the Bat," "Read my Lips," "House and Garden," "Harlequinade," and "Gotham's New Knight"--are featured in a four-disc set. 10 1/2 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital stereo, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; audio commentary on selected episodes; featurette. **... |
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The 7th Voyage of Sinbad $5.46 When the evil magician Sokurah (Torin Thatcher) shrinks Princess Parisa (Kathryn Grant) to roughly half the size of a Barbie doll, only one thing can restore her: the egg of a Roc. The Roc, of course, is a gigantic bird that lives on the remote island of Colossa. Sinbad (Kerwin Mathews) hires a crew of mutiny-minded convicts and sets sail, Sokurah in tow, but runs afoul of a fire-breathing dragon,... |
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Beware of The Living Dolls / My Crime Is Your Crime $1.99 ... |
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DC Universe & Masters of the Universe Classics Exclusive 2Pack Skeletor Vs. Lex Luthor $31.99 This special DC Universe vs Masters of the Universe 2-pack includes one highly detailed 6-inch scale DC Universe figure with superior articulation and a 6-inch scale Masters of the Universe figure. Comes complete with accessories and comic book reprint packaging.... |
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NECA Nightmare Before Christmas 14 Inch Interchangable Heads Jack Skellington $79.94 Name: Interchangable Heads Jack SkellingtonManufacturer: NECASeries: Nightmare Before Christmas Release Date: April 2006Details (Description): From the Tim Burton classic The Nightmare Before Christmas comes this 14-inch tall Jack Skellington figure! It includes 12 interchangable heads based on his many moods. Jack Skellington, also known as The Pumpkin King and Bone Daddy, is often seen with Sal... |
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Bratz Babyz Superhero game Decal Cover Vinyl Skin Protector 15 for Nintendo DS Lite $6.98 -We have over 7 years of online selling experience! -100% Money Back Guarantee! -If you are not satisfied in ANY way, please let us know and we will replace or refund at no charge! -All items ship out within one business day!... |
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Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends Vol. 2 - A Firestar Is Born [VHS] $14.99 ... |
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Of Dolls & Murder (DVD) $22.48 OF DOLLS AND MURDER |
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Superhero Madness $41.13 Presents step-by-step drawing instructions for creating superhero characters, featuring techniques for the basics of construction, pencilling, inking, use of color, body proportions, costumes, and placing figures in scenes. |
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Fetish Dolls Die Laughing (DVD) $30.85 FETISH DOLLS DIE LAUGHING |
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The Superhero Starter Kit $20.93 The Superhero Starter Kit holds all the basics needed to launch little heroes. First, there`s the durable Velcro-strapped and shiny Red Cape. Also provided are masks, wrist shields and stickers to properly accessorize the new superhero. |