Collectible action figure game
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A collectible action figure game is a collectible tabletop game in which the primary component is some sort of action figure
. The first collectible action figure game was Mark Rein-Hagen's Z-G
. Subsequent collectible action figure games have included WizKids
' Shadowrun
, Toy Biz's Marvel Legends Showdown
, and Hasbro
's XEVOZ and Attacktix
games.
Action figure
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...
. The first collectible action figure game was Mark Rein-Hagen's Z-G
Z-G
Z-G is the first collectible action figure game, created by Mark Rein·Hagen and released in 2001 as the first product of his solo company, Atomoton...
. Subsequent collectible action figure games have included WizKids
WizKids
WizKids, Inc. is an American New Jersey-based company that first made its mark in the game industry producing collectible miniatures wargames. WizKids was purchased by and is a subsidiary of National Entertainment Collectibles Association. The company was founded in 2000 by Jordan Weisman, a...
' Shadowrun
Shadowrun
Shadowrun is a role-playing game set in a near-future fictional universe in which cybernetics, magic and fantasy creatures co-exist. It combines genres of cyberpunk, urban fantasy and crime, with occasional elements of conspiracy fiction, horror, and detective fiction.The original game has spawned...
, Toy Biz's Marvel Legends Showdown
Marvel Legends Showdown
Marvel Legends Showdown is a collectible tabletop game in which the primary component is action figures and cards. It was a collaboration between Upper Deck Entertainment and Toy Biz ....
, and Hasbro
Hasbro
Hasbro is a multinational toy and boardgame company from the United States of America. It is one of the largest toy makers in the world. The corporate headquarters is located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States...
's XEVOZ and Attacktix
Attacktix
The Attacktix Battle Figure game was a collectible action figure game produced by Hasbro and featuring characters from the Star Wars, Transformers, and Marvel Comics franchises. Many of the action figures are sold in starter sets in quantities of five or in quantities of three in a booster pack...
games.