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Action Figure and Collectibles Scale: 1:6 Scale
Action Figure and Collectibles Scale: 1:6 Scale

As the action figure and toy collecting community continues to grow and expand, so does the number of different scales in which action figures and collectibles are available. But as bullet head figures might be asking yourself: what is scale as it pertains to the world of toys? Why do companies produce figures in any given scale? And what’s the best scale for you?

Scale is traditionally written or shown as a ratio, in areas from model cars, to architectural drawings. In the world of action figures and collectibles, scale can be a very important factor to consider for collectors. One of the most popular scales in the higher-end market is the venerable 1:6 scale (or one sixth scale, as it is commonly known). One sixth scale figures date back to the 1960’s with the launch of the original G.I. Joe action figure and since then it has blossomed into a scale with innumerable fans and collectors.

Other higher-end collectibles can be found in scales such as 1:4 scale (see: Sideshow Collectibles Premium Format figures) and even 1:2 scale for those with space to spare. A general rule of thumb is that the larger the collectible or action figure is the higher the level of detail that can be applied. But make no mistake, an enormous level of polish can still be packed into figures of smaller scales. Mezco Toyz line of 6-inch action figures dubbed the One:12 Collective is a product line that has demonstrated this to an impressive extent.

To break it down even further, let’s compare an average one sixth scale figure from Hot Toys, a Sideshow Collectibles Premium Format, and a figure in Mezco Toyz One:12 Collective line.
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