What role do licenses and franchises play in the popularity and production of action figures, and how do they affect the secondary market value?
How do the materials and manufacturing processes used in creating action figures impact their durability and level of detail?
What are the key differences between action figures and other types of collectible toys, like figurines or dolls?
In what ways do manufacturers incorporate technology (such as LEDs or voice recordings) into action figures to enhance their appeal?
How do factors such as rarity, condition, and packaging contribute to the value of action figures in the collectors' market?
What role do action figures play in popular culture and how have they influenced the collector's market?
How do licensing agreements affect the production and distribution of action figures based on popular franchises?
What are the differences in articulation and material between vintage action figures and modern action figures?
What strategies do collectors use to preserve and display their action figure collections to maintain their condition and value?
How do licensing agreements affect the production and distribution of action figures based on film, television, or comic book characters?
