Pop Sculpture: How to Create Action Figures and Collectible Statues Sculpting toys and collectibles with the modern tools, techniques, and applications used by today's top industry professionals. Ever since the 12-inch G.I. Joe, the business of creating pop sculpture icons for the mass market was underway, elevating toy soldiers to a whole new level by giving them the ability to pose and through movable parts and interchangeable clothing and accessories. Then came superheroes, followed by characters from TV shows and movies, especially Star Wars characters. Today, there are action figures for sports stars, rock stars, and even presidents. With the success of today's animated movie blockbusters, action figures and collectibles have become a huge industry, increasing the need for skilled artists who can bring these characters to life. So, how do you get started? The answer is in this book.