August 2010 Notable Toys — Action Figures

Often whimsical and sarcastic, Accoutrements's line of action figures contains many unlikely characters. While perhaps not a comic or movie feature, the Crazy Cat Lady is a familiar concept that Accoutrements brings to life in a wild-eyed, wild-haired woman who comes packaged with six felines. Articulated arms and legs can be posed to hold the cats, as well.
—    “Accoutrements action figures are an ongoing best seller,” said Samuel Cox, owner of My Favorite Toys in Carbondale, Ill., during a July 2010 survey of best-selling action figures.
— Crazy Cat Lady was named by TDmonthly as “one to watch” way back in November 2004.
— Three out of 38 retailers said Accoutrements is their top-selling line of action figures in July 2010.

In a morphing combination of the two popular franchises, Transformers and Star Wars, this action figure from Hasbro offers kids a whole new way to look at some of their favorite stories. Star Wars character Obi-Wan Kenobi is here as a powerful fighting robot that can transform into Starfighter.  His dual lightsabers in mech mode become firing projectiles in Jedi Starfighter mode.
— In July 2010, three out of 38 retailers named Star Wars Transformers Crossovers as their best-selling action figure. Sales reported average 20 per month.

The Malta Knight figuring from Papo is detailed play figure ready for action. With his sword raised and helmet turned to face his assailant, he can stand alone or ride one of the man armored horses available in the line. The Malta Knight wears chain mail and a bright red tabard emblazoned with a white cross, finished with period inspired details like his shoes, helmet, and scabbard.
—“[Our best seller is] Papo action figures by Hotaling Imports. We can't keep them on the shelves,” said Kathy Burns, manager of My Favorite Toy Store in Downer's Grove, Ill., during a July 2010 survey of top-selling action figures.
— Nine out of 38 retailers said Papo is a best-selling item in their stores.
— Linda Laramy, owner of Crackerjacks Toys and Childrens Books in Easton, Md., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that she sells "a couple dozen" Papo knights each month, making them her best-selling action figure.

This set includes 19 pieces for building this member of the Lego Hero Factory Alpha Team. The finished figure stands 6" tall and comes equipped with a removable hero core, high-tech air armor, a camera helmet and a communications headset.

This set of two action figures features the 1984 characters from the "Doctor Who" series.

The 11th Doctor action figure comes with an orange Dalek scientist figure and a sonic screwdriver prop.

This collector's set features all 11 incarnations of the Doctor, presented in a TARDIS display box, with each action figure standing approximately 5" tall.

Measuring about 4.5" tall, this vinyl bulldog figure is cute, cuddly and irreverently spooky.

Measuring about 4.5" tall, this vinyl monkey figure is cute, cuddly and irreverently spooky.

Measuring about 4.5" tall, this vinyl bat figure is cute, cuddly and irreverently spooky.

When several members of his team were held captive in a COBRA fortress, G.I. Joe Duke the Ultimate Soldier armed himself in a special suit that turns the wearer into a one-person fighting system. This 8" Duke action figure comes with a backpack, an electronic lights and sounds heavy laser cannon, a fire storm blaster, three pulse missiles, a flame blaster, a flame projectile, a power cutter saw and a helmet.
 — As of 8.12.10, this product had 4 out of 5 stars from 10 reviews on ToysRUs.com and was listed No. 12 in best-selling toys and games. PROS: Detailed and realistic; inspires imaginative play.

This Sora figure replicates his appearance in Christmastown from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" in the video game Kingdom Hearts 2. The figure stands 7.75" tall and comes with weapons and accessories taken from the game.

This set of four figures from the video game includes the characters Alphonse Elric, Roy Mustang, Envy and Olivier Mira Armstrong.

Sculpted from Final Fantasy XIII's CGI game designs, this PVC Shiva Bike action figure extreme detail and articulation. It measures about 8.5" and comes packaged in a window box.

This PVC action figure, based on the video game character, features full articulation and detailed weapons and accessories. The figure stands about 8" tall.

This PVC action figure, based on the video game character, features full articulation and detailed weapons and accessories. The figure stands about 8" tall.

These Bayonetta PVC action figures feature full articulation and detailed weapons and accessories. Each figure stands about 9" tall.

This 10" rotocast animated action figure features 16 points of articulation and wears the film and comic character's signature trenchcoat.

The Emotes characters are designed to educate children about feelings. This Can't "The Frustrated" vinyl figure stands 2.5" tall.

The Emotes characters are designed to educate children about feelings. This Abash "The Embarrassed" vinyl figure stands 2.5" tall.

This boxed set includes the original lineup of X-Force, featuring a new Deadpool, an updated Cable, Feral and Domino.

This set features Ghostbusters II versions of Peter Venkman and Egon Spengler with proton packs, along with "Slime Blower"-equipped versions of Ray Stanz and Winston Zeddemore.

This action figure is fully articulated and is designed to resemble UFC star Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell.

This play set includes a king figure, a scepter, a carriage with space for five seahorses, and one seahorse capable of pulling the carriage on its own.
— In July 2010, eight percent of 38 specialty retailers named Playmobil products overall best sellers.
— “Playmobil still is a really good seller for us,” Gary Green of Toy Box of Asheville Inc. in Asheville, N.C., told TDmonthly in summer 2010.