action figures (toys)

"Historically, model figures tended to be military ones, such as soldiers. Gaming has brought a . . . popularity to building . . . characters from fantasy games, both people and animals. This . . . introduction to model making explains the mathematics of scale, using the Internet for research, and how to shape and fix molded figures"--Provided by publisher.

Explains the history of action figures and how they are a part of today's culture.

Find out about some of the coolest and silliest LEGO minifigure characters with simple, entertaining text and fun fact files. Discover the Chef's tastiest creations, laugh at the Clown's funniest jokes, and be inspired by creative LEGO play ideas and challenges.

For over 30 years, the LEGO minifigures have make is possible for children to populate their LEGO worlds with a diverse cast of characters. Learn fascinating facts, learn how minifigures are made, and see fans' customized minifigures.

"Since saving the Toy Academy, misfit toy Grumbolt is now in training as an action toy, but he is still not considered a 'main hero type,' so he is assigned as a sidekick to Rex Everything, the academy bully, which displeases both of them--but when a toy named Tempest Boomcloud, driven to desperation by twenty years in a display case with other discontinued toys, breaks out and steals Rex's van, Grumbolt and Rex will have to work together to understand her motives and vanquish the horde of terrifying teddy bears she plans to unleash"--Provided by publisher.

Engaging images accompany information about Power Rangers.

"When Jake Everdale is in danger of being pulled off the basketball team for flunking science class, his wish for help comes true when his Heroes of History action figures of Sir Isaac Newton and Amelia Earhart come to life to lend a hand"--OCLC.

"Engaging images accompany information about Power Rangers. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--.

The Class Pet Squad of Public School 1000, a group of enterprising school pets, risks everything to return an action figure that Ben McGillicutty accidentally left in school after show-and-tell.

When MJ and her girlfriends get the latest Mighty Action figures, the Stinky boys get their own and declare war.