Top Movie Action Figures in 2009

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Overall, 2009 was a good year for fans of movie action figures. There were a lot of great new ones released for kids of all ages. Below, we’re going to take a quick look at some of the more popular action figures based on movies in 2009. Ready to get started?

Movie action figures are some of the most detailed “toys” you can find on the Internet today. Often manufactured in larger scales compared to more mainstream products, the sizes of these toys allow extremely accurate levels of detail and articulation. Many of these toys look quite realistic, as the sculpting of hair, facial contours and expressions, and limbs is well-executed. The weapons, clothes, and other accessories that some of these toys come with are accurate replicas of their real-world counterparts. Some of the most memorable Hollywood movies such as the Godfather trilogy and Alien series have given rise to a wide range of in-demand collectible figures for the adult movie buff and toy collector alike.

Terminator movie action figures have dominated the collector toy market since the 80s, with busts, figures, and accessories that come from the storyline. The latest movie release, Terminator: Salvation, brings the 12-inch Terminator T-600 figure, a collectible robot soldier who figures in Skynet’s final attack on humankind. The cyborg comes in 1:6 scale and stands 14 inches high. The toy has more than 25 points of articulation for great action poses, and has ominous battery-operated eyes that light up. The Terminator T-600 figure also comes with a harnessed ammunition pack and detailed Gatling gun, and a base/diorama featuring the logo for Terminator: Salvation.

G.I. Joe has also become part of the action figure explosion, with toys for the younger set and collectibles for older fans. The intricate Storm Shadow 12-inch figure has over 30 points of movement, an entire outfit including a ninja mask, vest, pants, boots, and gloves. The movie action figure also comes well armed with multiple swords, a bow and arrow, quiver, and shuriken.