The rec.toys.action-figures.discuss FAQ
Maintained by Scott Gordon
Volume 17 --- January 26, 1999
New Hypertext Version by Eric G. Myers and Scott J. Gordon
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION: The rec.toys.action-figure.discuss FAQ covers information relevant to the usenet newsgroup rec.toys.action-figures.discuss (rta-f.d) and the collecting of action figures and related toys in general.
AVAILABILITY: The rec.toys.action-figures.discuss FAQ is posted to rec.toys.action-figures.discuss once a month and can also be found at the
Raving Toy Maniac at http://www.toymania.com/faqs/faq.shtml.
AUTHOR: This document is maintained and compiled by Scott J. Gordon with contributions by many of the readers of the newsgroups this FAQ has covered during it's history. See Q7.1 for contributors.
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PUBLISHING HISTORY:
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rec.toys.misc FAQ
rec.toys.action-figures FAQ
rec.toys.action-figures.discuss FAQ
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8/01/95 - 6/15/96
8/01/96 - 1/09/98
6/04/98 -
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Vol. 1 - Vol. 16
Vol. 1 - Vol. 14
Vol. 15 -
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LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This document may be distributed or referenced in whole or in part in any forum as long as the Author and Contributors sections remain with any portion of the FAQ that is referenced outside of the usenet newsgroup rec.toys.action-figures.discuss, and no profit is gained from the use of this document in any form or forum.
INDEX: (* indicates a new question, + indicates a new/updated response)
Section 1: On-Topic/Off-Topic Postings
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What is the newsgroup rec.toys.action-figures.discuss for?
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How does one define an action figure?
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The charter says that marketplace type postings are not allowed on
rta-f.d. What are marketplace posts and where can I send them?
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Since I can't access the .marketplace newsgroup, is it ok if I
send my marketplace posts to rta-f.d instead?
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Is it ok to post want lists to rta-f.d?
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Can I post pictures and other binary files to rta-f.d?
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What absolutely does not belong on rta-f.d?
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Is there anything else I should read in order to become better acquainted
with rta-f.d?
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What are some of the common abbreviations used on rta-f.d?
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Section 2: Toy Resources
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Are there any other toy newsgroups?
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Are there any World Wide Websites sites for action figures?
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Which stores sell action figures and related toys?
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What books and magazines have information about action figures and
related toys?
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I'm looking for the address of a toy manufacturer/distributor, where
should I look?
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I'm trying to find the address of a specific retail store that carries
toys, where should I look?
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Section 3: Restoration/Maintenance
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What is the best way to remove price stickers without damaging the package?
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Is there a way to restore or replace worn out decal sheets? |
Section 4: About This Document
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Where can I send additions, corrections or updates for the FAQ?
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How do I obtain this document? |
Section 8: DC Comics
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Who is Harley Quinn?
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Which Superman: Man of Steel figures were released? |
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How do I get the European exclusive Superman: The Animated Series figures? |
Section 9: Marvel Toy Biz
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What's an "interim" Fantastic Four figure?
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How many different Invisible Woman figures have there been? |
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Was the Adam Warlock figure pictured on the back of the third series Iron Man and Fantastic Four assortments ever released?
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Why is everyone so excited about U.S. Agent figures? At one time you could buy them just about anywhere.
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Section 10: Star Trek
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I used to see a lot of Thomas Riker figures at the toy store, what's the
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Did they make the Red Data/Data in "Redemption" figure, I've never seen one?
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Is the Movie Edition U.S.S. Excelsior the same as the Generations U.S.S. Enterprise-B?
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What are the various Star Trek variations I see being sold or mentioned on rta-f.d?
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What's a Tapestry Picard and why are there so many posts about it?
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Why does Vina As Orion Animal Woman from "The Cage" assortment have a Collector's Edition No. sticker on her package instead of the on-the-foot numbering that is common for all other Trek figures?
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Section 11: Other
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Wow! I found a Babylon 5 figure that's "1 of 12,000!" But then I noticed that they are all number 1 of 12,000. Was the whole first series of B5 figures numbered wrong?
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