Saturday, October 3, 2009

Characters Toys For Fun Or Collectors

By Rudy H. Pantera

Characters toys have several different beginnings. Additionally, they are available in several types. While many characters toys are bought by collectors others will buy them to complete a collection.

While many of the characters toys came from cartoons, some of the cartoons came from older television shows, books or movies. In other cases, such as with Barbie, the toy was made long before a movie ever was.

Some of the characters toys have a popularity cycle, where they become unavailable for a while, and then when the children that grew up with these toys have their own children, the toys become popular once again. This happened with strawberry shortcake toys. They were popular in the early 70s and then went away until they became popular again in this decade.

After the character becomes popular, you will find them in many kinds and sizes. The action figure is one of the more popular. Made of molded plastic with arms and legs that can be posed, some action figures have spring action to mimic the action of the figure on the show where kids see him or her.

Many characters toys are made in the form of plush toys. These velvety toys are soft and filled with a soft filling that kids like to snuggle up with at bedtime. The first plush toys were teddy bears. Today, you will find plush toys in basketballs, purses, animals, Easter baskets and in your favorite characters.

While having the same coverings as plush toys, beanies are filled with polyester beads. These beads allow the beanie to sit on a shelf without falling over. Beanies are very popular with collectors.

Other characters toys include games. Many times the game will follow familiar rules from another child's game, but be branded with the characters to make it special.

Do not forget that there are many coloring books as well as other craft kits that will reflect your favorite characters from television or movies.

Bedroom accessories are even available in character themes. You will find sheets and comforters as well as many other accessories. You can go wild in decorating a child's bedroom in theme.

For collectors, toys should not be removed from the original package. This lowers their value for collector's items. For play, toys will need to be removed from their package and may become worn and dirty. The Velveteen Rabbit teaches us that this is how toys become real. Collectors do not want real toys, they want mint condition toys and are often willing to pay top dollar to get what they want.

At any age, you will find that there are character toys available the will be able to bring happiness to you.

Be sure that you check online for characters toys that you cannot find locally. You may even find a nostalgic toy that you have not thought of in many years.

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