To say Star Wars and action figures go hand-in-hand is an understatement. Ever since the original Kenner toyline jump-started the merchandising arm of the film industry in the late 1970s, toy ...

As with the first wave, Wandering Planet Toys will be crowdfunding The Prisoner: Wave Number 2 on Kickstarter. IGN can exclusively reveal images of the single-carded figures in Wave Number 2.

Companies jump on AI doll trend Several companies and institutions have also jumped on the "Barbie Box Challenge" train, using ChatGPT to create action figures for their brand.

The action figure aesthetic cleverly taps into childhood memories, packaging nostalgia, and fandom culture—bringing back icons like He-Man, Barbie, and WWE in spirit. But it goes beyond that.

There are a range of WWE figures available during Walmart’s Collector Con, including iconic wrestlers like Triple H. This action figure includes swappable hands, heads, and outfits.

The trend has been moving towards 6-inch action figures for years—and there have been 6-inch Star Trek figures before—so that could be reasonable. Star Trek has historically had fans of all ages.