- published: 22 Aug 2015
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An action figure is a posable character figurine, made of plastic or other materials, and often based upon characters from a film, comic book, video game, or television program. These action figures are usually marketed towards boys and male collectors. Redressable action figures are sometimes called action dolls to distinguish them from those with all or most of the clothes molded on.
It is argued that action figures are particularly popular with boys because they represent traditional masculine traits and are closely associated with the public sphere. While most commonly marketed as a children's toy, the action figure has gained wide acceptance as an adult collector item. In such a case, the item may be produced and designed on the assumption it will be bought solely for display.
The term "action figure" was first coined by Hasbro in 1964, to market their G.I. Joe figure to boys who wouldn't play with dolls. G.I. Joe was initially a military-themed 11.5-inch figure proposed by marketing and toy idea-man Stan Weston. It featured changeable clothes with various uniforms to suit different purposes. In a move that would create global popularity for this type of toy, Hasbro also licensed the product to companies in other markets.
You, you're such a liar
Spit out forever
And leave me here
And I, I try to reason
You lost direction
You'll drown yourself
So I, I stay silent
I won't wait for
Your return
And I, I'm so fucking angry
That I can barely
Survive the day
When summer ends
You'll taste it, you'll know that I'm right
When summer ends
You'll taste it
You can talk about me
All you want to
I just don't care
And I, I try to reason
You lost direction
You'll drown yourself
And I, I stay silent
I won't wait for
Your return
I can't wait until you feel it
Someday you'll know pain
I can breathe inside this hatred
And you're the one to blame
And they all say
Just let it go
He doesn't want you
And they all say
Just let it go