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Finding that Collectible Action Figure- Finding seems to be as easy as looking in your kid’s toy box or if you still have one in your old toys. I remember looking in my Nephews old toys and found a whole set of first edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Action Figures from 1988. They didn’t have any of there weapons but I soon learned that they were worth some good money. Maybe you still have your old GI Joe or Barbie? Who knows? Yard sales and Garage sales seem to have many of them. But at these places don’t be afraid to dig into that box of toys sitting in the corner or under the table. If you are a little outgoing don’t be afraid to ask. I know a lot of Guys that see my collection and I get two comments. One is “aren’t you a little old for toys”? Or “You play with Doll’s”? (Action Figures People!). Flea Markets and Park and Swaps are even better. Now, How do you know what you find is worth anything? In my experience the main Comic book characters (Superman, Batman, & Spiderman) are the best place to start. Maybe even a character you used to play with. The saying (Go with what you know) apply’s here. If you have a cell phone with internet you could look it up right there. As with all Collectibles, Age and Condition are very important. If you see a Batman or Superman without a cape, More than likely you should pass. Same goes with the ones that have been chewed on or are missing limbs. Although Figures without there weapons don’t seem to be that important (but it still makes it worth less). The ideal Action figure is very old and still in the box not played with. Than the grading goes down from there. The best way to tell how old the Action figure is? By simply looking at the bottom of its feet or on its back. If they are still in the box there should be small writing on the box of a manufacture date or copy right date. Some times the box for an Action Figure can be Worth as much as the Action Figures themselves. You should also remember that a Bart Simpson Figure is not worth as much as Flash or Thor Action Figure. Now I am no expert on the subject of Action Figures. This is just some of the ramblings of someone who has done this kind of collecting for a few years and I am hoping to help people who are just getting into the collecting field. As with all Collecting just remember to collect what you love and have fun. Good Luck
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