"Action figures," distinct from dolls, were created specifically for boys in the early 1960's. G.I. Joe started it all, followed by monster toys and the original Batman characters. Toy Collector magazine (circulation: 175,000) estimates that today's average action toy collector spends $2,600 per year on the hobby and visits four toy shows a year. What is the reason for this obsession? "They collect toys for the art they possess, the history they represent and the memories they recall," according to the narration. Kinda hard to see art in mass produced plastic, but never question the tastes of collectors, be they salt-and-pepper shaker collectors, Christmas ornament collectors, Barbie collectors or toilet seat collectors. Just as librarians struggle to keep current price guides for bottles, record albums, baseball cards, Depression glass, Hummels and other "collectibles," we need to be aware that video guides, with loving descriptions and close-up cinematography, will have their own devoted acolytes. While it's probably not a way of re-living one's lost childhood (mine never included leaving toys untouched in original boxes), the hobby does bring a lot of enjoyment to many. Highly recommended. Aud: P. (R. Reagan)
In Love With Toys
(1995) 74 min. $19.95. Monster Castle (dist. by Tapeworm Video). PPR. Color cover. Vol. 12, Issue 2
In Love With Toys
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