Is your child a Transformers fan? Transformers have been very popular action figures at different times over the last 25 years. With the release of the last two movies it seems as if they are even more popular especially among boys 5 years old and up. So what are the top Transformers action figures?

Transformers are robotic beings from the planet Cybertron. Optimus Prime is the top robot (and action figure). He is the leader of the Autobots (the good guys for those that have not seen any of the programs or movies). What little boy doesn’t want to play that he is the hero or the leader of a group of heroes?

Megatron is the second top seller at this time (how can we have a hero if he has no one to defeat). He is the leader of the Decepticons which are trying to conquer the universe. The Autobots work with humans to help them save the Earth.

Devastator is the third most wanted and is aptly named for his brute strength and ability to destroy all that gets in his way. He is also an Autobot.

They are named Transformers because the robots turn into various vehicles according to their size. Some are cars, some are tanks and some are not even vehicles. These Transformers are just tiny little things such as a microwave (though you are not likely to find any action figures of those.) There are also Transformers that are made of many vehicles that work together as one.

Overall, these are great toys that challenge the imagination of anyone who picks one up, no matter their age.

It is inevitable that when great children’s movies hit the big screen that there will follow toys and action figures. One enduring movie favorite is Toy Story, the top Toy Story action figures are still hitting the shelves in the stores, landing in our shopping carts and finding their way into the hearts of our children.

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  Toy Story Action Figures

  Toy Story Interactive Buddies Talking Action Figures – 12 inch Buzz Lightyear & 16 inch Woody Set – “Buzz Lightyear and Woody are back from their owner Andy’s toy box, and just like in the movies, they banter and bicker just like real pals. With this Toys R Us exclusive, kids can choose between three different interactive modes to hear these buddies speak individually or with each other, using their actual voices from the movies. Between Buzz and Woody, the duo can say over 100 phrases, including lines from Toy Story and Toy Story 2, along with additional buddy interactions. “

• Toy Story Talking Sheriff Woody Action Figure– “ 16” tall. Pull his string for multiple voice payoffs, over 20 sayings! This action figure includes the cowboy hat. Woody makes the perfect companion to the Buzz Lightyear Talking Action Figure.”
• Toy Story Talking Buzz Lightyear Action Figure – “Press Buzz Lightyear’s oval chest buttons for voice and sound effects. Press his arm button for light and laser sound effects. Push his red round chest button for Pop-out Wings. This toy features over 30 sayings in original voice.”

Those are the three top Toy Story action figures according to many people. Don’t disappoint your child by overlooking these great deals. They will have hours of fun listening to them talk while recreating scenes from one of their favorite movies.

Do you remember the Original Star Wars hit movie from 1977? This movie has become a cult hit that has lasted over 30 years. Just like most hit movies, there were some great toys and action figures created to perpetuate the Star Wars phenomena. You may be expecting to see the top Star Wars toys from the series of movies made after the original. Not today.

These are time tested and much desired toys that can still be found through collectors, Amazon.com, ebay.com and various other outlets. While these are the original toys, you can still find similar toys branded with the Star Wars name, such as those made by Lego.

Millennium Falcon – The ultimate toy, the Millennium Falcon lasted through all three movies and is tops on the list of all-things Star Wars to have.

The AT-AT all-terrain armored transport was so popular that children wished they could join the Empire and attack the rebels in it.

Oh no!

The Ewok Village was a sought after toy with many moving parts, including an elevator, a rock swing, a ‘throne’ for C-3PO, a net to capture people, and a fire to hang Han over. (Many years later, this toy was reintroduced for the Kevin Costner film Robinhood: Prince of Thieves)

The X-wing fighter was and still is, a must have for every child building up their Star Wars collection. Most impressive is if you can get it with the orange-uniformed and helmeted Luke. Kids have, and will spend many hours racing this through the Death Star and blowing it up.

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.

1978 saw the release of the initial Star Wars movie trilogy, which was succeeded after two decades by a similarly successful “prequel” trilogy. Along with other merchandise accompanying the first movie was the highly successful series of Star Wars action figures. Kenner manufactured the first sets of 3 ¾-inch toys, which paved the way for a constant stream of action figures based on the movies, books, and cartoons they had spawned.

Thirty years after the first movie toys, some of the surviving relics from that year are now valuable commodities, almost regardless of condition. Adult collectors all around the world deem these Star Wars action figures priceless, and rightly so – some now fetch astronomical prices.

1978’s Darth Vader with Telescoping Lightsaber is the priciest figure of them all. The toy came with a built-in feature, which allowed part of the character’s plastic lightsaber to extend from within the hollow area in the toy’s arm, after which a thinner piece of plastic for the remaining length of the saber also emerged. The engineering of this toy was quite frail, rendering the feature easily broken, especially with the ministrations of younger fans. The next wave saw a sturdier variant of the figure, which had the extending lightsaber made in one piece. Other figures that had this feature were the Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi characters. The initial version of Darth Vader with Telescoping Lightsaber is worth $6,000 on average.

Other sought-after figures include the Jawa with Cloth Cape, released in the same year, and the Rocket-firing Boba Fett from 1980. These figures are now worth $2,000 each.

Spiderman action figures have been one of the favorite toys of boys and girls through the years. These kinds of toys are usually preferred by boys but girls may also be interested in them if the superhero has been featured in a film. Of course, some adults are also interested in these kinds of toys because they are regarded as collectibles. Fans of this superhero may also buy these toys every time something new appears in the market.

Spiderman has become one of the most commercially successful superheros, especially after the successes of the first three films in the Spider-Man movie series. Part three of the series was shown in 2007 and the fourth movie is scheduled to be released in 2011.

Because the concept of the story is an ordinary person gaining super powers, Spiderman action figures have become very popular. Perhaps another reason for the commercial success of Spiderman is that he is portrayed as an ordinary person who has his own flaws and everyday problems.

There is a wide variety of Spiderman action figures to choose from. Most of these toys feature his usual red and blue costume. However, others show him wearing armor while others show him wearing his black costume, which was featured in the third Spiderman movie. Related toys feature some of the supporting characters and his enemies. Some of his enemies are Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, Venom, Lizard, Chameleon, Hobgoblin, Carnage, Kraven the Hunter, Scorpion, Sandman, Rhino, Mysterio, Electro, Vulture, Shocker, Hydro-Man, Kingpin, and Morlun.

Justice League Action Figure

Justice League action figures have been one of the favorite toys of boys for years although adults have now become interested in them as collectibles. Thus, some of these toys have been designed mainly for collectors and are therefore packaged attractively and the design and details of the action figure are specifically intended for display.

The Justice League is a team made up of several superheros. The original composition of the team that first appeared in 1960 included Batman, Superman, Flash, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Martian Hunter and Green Lantern! However, the members of the team were slightly modified through the years. In the Justice League Unlimited animated television series, the team has a much bigger membership although the acknowledged founding members are Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern and Hawkgirl.

When shopping for Justice League action figures, you will discover that the superheros and super villains are either sold separately or in groups. For example, you can find action figures featuring Wonder Woman, Batman, The Flash, Superman, Mister Miracle, Forager, and Batwoman. You may also find action figures featuring the enemies of the superheros. These include Killer Croc, Mantis, Darkseid, Lashina, Galatea, Lex Luthor, and others. Some packages combine a set of superheros and may even include some super villains.

When choosing Justice League action figures, some of the things to consider are articulation and accessories. The points of articulation are the joints that allow movement, such a turning head, bending knees, rotating wrists, and a swiveling waist. Meanwhile, some of these toys may be provided with accessories, such as guns and other weapons.