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I can answer any question about Action Figure and Toy Design, Prototyping, Manufacturing and Production Management. Over 20 years in the Toy business with clients including Bandai US/Japan/Europe, Hasbro, Kenner, Mattel, McFarlane Toys, Playmates, etc., and also specialty companies including Toy Tokyo, The Showroom NYC, Kid Robot, Wheaty Wheat and many others.

NOTE: I travel A LOT, so during overseas travel (Japan, Hong Kong, China), I do not check for questions. Thanks.

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Past/Present Clients:
Designers including : Gary Baseman, Ron English, Frank Kozik, Pete Fowler, Futura, Stash, David Horvath. Companies including : Bandai Japan, Bandai US, Dark Horse, Hasbro, Kenner, Lucas Films, Maharishi, Marvel, Mattel, McFarlane Toys, MTV, NIKE, Playmates, Reebok, Sony, etc.

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Topic: Action Figures

Expert: ShiniGami
Date: 8/31/2006
Subject: Getting Started

Question
What first step do you recomend for someone with a new action figure concept. All I have at this point are crude sketches....but a fantastic idea! I want to retain trademark rights, and have begun preceedings to do so...just looking for any advice you may have.

Thanks,
JPrather

Answer
You can either try to fund this yourself(Expensive, $10,000US to even start), or try to get a company to back you.

Almost all figures are licensed, from a Comic book, movie, etc. So cheaper to start out with making your own comic than going for an action figure.

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