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Action Figures for Your Apartment 🏠
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I started collecting figures in college and never stopped. My apartment is basically a mini museum at this point. Here are the ones worth displaying.
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Marvel Picks 🕷️
 
Star Wars Shelf
 
DC Figures
 
Anime Corner 🎌
 
Display Stuff
 
Fun Extras

Marvel Picks 🕷️

These were the first ones I started collecting. My bookshelf is 60% Marvel at this point and I have zero regrets.

 
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the articulation on this one is ridiculous. so many poses.
Marvel Legends Series Spider-Man, Spider-Man No Way
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claws out, claws in. this guy lives on my desk permanently 🐺
Marvel Legends Series Wolverine, Marvel Studios' ...
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the metallic paint on this figure catches light from my window perfectly.
Marvel Legends Series Iron Man Mark III Action Figure
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shield is detachable which is a nice touch.
Marvel Legends Series Captain America Action Figure
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bought this on impulse and it's honestly one of my favorites now
Marvel Legends Series Marvel Rivals Venom & Jeff
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gave one to my brother too. we both keep them on our nightstands lol
Marvel Legends Black Panther Action Figures
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Star Wars Shelf

I have an entire IKEA shelf dedicated to these. My girlfriend tolerates it because I let her pick where the shelf goes.

 
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the cape drapes really well. looks incredible next to Grogu.
Star Wars Black Series: Mandalorian 6-inch Action Figures
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this is THE figure to own if you only get one Star Wars piece
A New Hope Darth Vader Black Series Action Figure
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paint detail is sharp. weathering looks authentic 🔥
Boba Fett Black Series Action Figures
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smaller scale but the retro packaging is half the appeal for me.
Star Wars Vintage Collection: Retro T-Shirts & Action Figures
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lightsabers are removable and she stands perfectly on her own
Star Wars The Black Series Credit Collection Ahsoka Tano
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bought three of these to line up together. no shame.
Star Wars The Black Series ARC Trooper Battle Pack
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DC Figures

I go back and forth between Marvel and DC but these DC ones hold their own on any shelf.

 
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McFarlane nailed the sculpt on this. jaw-dropping detail for the price.
DC Multiverse Action Figures | McFarlane Collection
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classic pose, solid base. looks great near a window 🪟
McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse Justice League Task Force
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the face paint on mine came out perfect. sometimes you get lucky
McFarlane DC Multiverse BATMAN BEYOND Target
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lightning bolt accessories are a fun bonus
McFarlane DC Multiverse Female Figures
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trident is surprisingly sturdy. hasn't broken yet and it's been a year.
McFarlane DC Multiverse Aquaman Action Figures | Shop Exclusive Sizes
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lasso, sword, shield. she comes loaded with accessories
McFarlane DC Multiverse Wonder Woman
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Anime Corner 🎌

Started watching anime during lockdown and now I have a whole corner of my living room dedicated to figures from my favorite shows.

 
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solid entry point if you're just getting into anime figures
Naruto Anime Action Figures | Collectible Heroes & Toys
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pairs perfectly with Naruto. had to get both obviously
Anime Heroes Sasuke Uchiha Taka Ver. Action Figure
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the Kamehameha hands swap is so satisfying 🐉
Dragon Ball & Star Wars Action Figures
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stretchy arm pose makes me laugh every time I look at it
Bandai Anime Heroes Figures
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my roommate tried to buy this off me twice. not happening.
Dragon Ball Super Dragon Stars Majin Vegeta Action Figure
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mask detail is clean and he stands well without the base
Bandai Anime Heroes Figures
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Display Stuff

Learned the hard way that figures without proper display gear just collect dust and fall over. These solved that for me.

 
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I keep extra accessories and swap hands in these
Sterilite storage bins | Latch lids & stackable containers
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perfect width for 6-inch figures. fits above my TV nicely.
threshold wall shelf
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mounted two of these side by side. holds about 8 figures each.
Floating Wall Shelves - Wood, Metal, & More | Sizes 24"-48"
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for figures still in packaging that I'm saving 📦
Brightroom Clear Storage Bins | Various Sizes & Capacities
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put my most prized figure in here. keeps dust off completely.
Glass Display Cases
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stuck these under my shelves. the glow at night is so worth it
Puck
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Fun Extras

Not all action figures, but these fit the vibe perfectly and round out my shelves with some variety.

 
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I know Pops are divisive but this one is genuinely funny looking
Deadpool Funko Pop Figures - Multiple Variations Available
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this thing is massive. takes up an entire shelf and I love it 🦖
Jurassic World Hammond Collection T-Rex | Action Figures
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nostalgia hit me hard at the store. zero regret buying this
TMNT Classic Figures
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the helmet sculpt alone makes this worth it
Power Rangers Lightning Collection
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sleek, minimal, all black. fits any room without looking childish.
G.I. Joe Classified Series #223, Ninja Force Snake Eyes
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transforms smoothly and looks great in both modes. two displays in one
Transformers Studio Series Optimus Prime Action Figure
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