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21st Century Toys: The official 21C website containing news, photos of new and archived products (some with 360 degree viewing), fan club information, and a links page of online retailers. The content of the site has not been significantly updated for some time, although a new G2 Army Intelligence section offers sporadic sneak peeks of upcoming product. |
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Hasbro: Online site of the toy manufacturer that started it all. Home to the G.I. Joe, Action Man, and Star Wars product lines. Because Hasbro products are marketed primarily to kids through toy retail chains, they tend to be less expensive and more durable than other action figure brands. However, Hasbro products typically lack the authentic detail found on other action figure brands. |
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Dragon Models Ltd (DML): Hong Kong-based manufacturer of scale models that entered the 1/6 scale action figure market in 1998. Featuring museum-quality detail and historical accuracy, DML models and acessories have won a large and loyal following of mostly adult collectors and hobbyists. More expensive and less durable than Hasbro or 21C products, DML products are generally purchased for display rather than play. Sold mainly through specialty hobby shops and online retailers. |
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Dragon in Dream Corporation (DID): Founded by an American BMX champion rider and a Japanese designer, DiD has quickly established itself as the main alternative to the market leader, Dragon Models. Although a little more expensive than other brands, DiD products feature impressive levels of detail such as wood and metal equipment and cloth cartridge belts. Based in Hong Kong. Sold through specialty hobby shops and online retailers. |
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Blue Box Toys (BBI): Joining the 1/6 scale action figure market in 2000, this Hong Kong-based manufacturer has quickly created a lot of excitement with their Elite Force and Cy Girls product lines. Recent boxed figure offerings have begun to match and in some cases surpass DML products in workmanship and historical accuracy. Sold mainly through specialty hobby shops and online retailers. |
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Cotswold Collectibles: Long-time online retailer that has expanded into manufacturing, offering replica items for vintage 1/6 scale Hasbro products, custom weapons and equipment, and their own Elite Brigade product line. Sold through their own web site as well as through other online retailers and specialty hobby shops. |
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Sideshow Collectible: With beginnings as a supplier of make-up and props for the movie industry, this California based company broke into the one-sixth collectibles market in 1999 with licensed products from TV (Hogans Heroes, Buffy) and film (Platoon, Monty Python, James Bond, classic monsters). In addition, Sideshow manufactures its own 12" figure lines: Bayonets & Barbed Wire (WWI), Brotherhood of Arms (American Civil War) and Six Gun Legends (western characters). |
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In The Past Toys: Founder Deborah Mohr is a former toy retailer turned manufacturer offering limited edition 1:6 scale boxed figures and accessories. ITPT has a history of producing collector-quality boxed figures of controversial figures that more established manufacturers won't touch, such as Adolf Hitler, SS Reichsfuhrer Heinrich Himmler, and Fidel Castro. They've also released wood furniture, leather boots, and uniform sets. Based in Staten Island, New York. Sold through their online wholesale site (case lots only), specialty hobby shops, and online retailers. |
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Hot Toys: Hong Kong-based manufacturer known for their highly detailed weapon and equipment sets, movie-themed figures, and modern military figures. |