In My Diecast Collection Project journey continuing from my Die cast 101- DEFINITIONS post , of course I need to know what these toy/die cast guys are talking about, hence this Toy Glossary of Terms article- more for me actually..I got this mostly from tfarchive.com, toycustomz and several other web sources(I hope you don't mind...) with embellishments, of course....
ABS (Acyrlonitrile Butadiene Styrene): A hard solid form of plastic.
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| Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) |
ACCESSORY: A small part that comes with a figure for usage with the figure or similar figures in the line.
AGE GROUP: One of several demographics products may be marketed towards.
ARTICULATION:
Refers to the toy's pose ability, where a type of joint is. The more articulation a figure has, the more pose ability it generally has; a figure with basic joints at the neck and shoulders would be said to have three points of articulation.
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| from Poe’s Point: Articulation Revisited |
BALL-JOINT: A ball/socket joint that allows 360 degrees of movement of articulation. Mainly used for arms and legs.
BLISTER/BUBBLE PACKAGING: The transparent plastic shell attached to a cardback; main types:
- Clamshell
- Protector
- Trapped Blister Pack
- Face-seal Blister Pack
- Full-face-seal Blister pack
- Full-card Blister pack
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| “Clamshell” pack is a fully plastic shell sealed at the edges; refer to as a “blister pack”. |
BRICK: A term applied to early Transformers due to the overly square or rectangular shape of the overall figure compared to modern toys. Also applies to a toy where articulation is minimal. Compared to the curvature and fluid like motion of the bodies used on most transformers nowadays, certain G1 figures look like Robbie the Robot compared to, say, TF Movie Megatron.
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| Overload was the last original mold Voyager for the toyline. Considered a brick featuring almost G1 levels of articulation (only shoulder, hip, and head swivels) , |
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| Luke Farmboy Cardback collection Cardback collection |
COLLECTOR GRADE: The condition desired by collectors, which varies.
COMPLETE: When a toy is second-hand sold and includes original parts and accessories. Could be loose or packaged.
DETACHABLE: A part of a toy meant to removed.
DIE-CAST: (die cast or die-cast) in general refers to a metal casting process forcing molten metal, under great pressure, into a die or form mold cavity to give it a specific shape. Specifically, Die-cast toys are scaled down models, usually of automobiles, that are often made via casting.
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| Fabricated diecast shell of SLS AMG miniature model in scale 1:18 |
DIORAMA: A 3-D setting made to increase play time for action figures. See Playset
EXCLUSIVE: A toy that is only offered as limited run, usually given out at conventions or sold at a particular store.
FEATURES: An extra action given to a figure to increase play value. Could be considered a gimmick as well.
GIMMICK: A special feature given to an entire line to increase play value or could tread on a common theme.
GOLD PLASTIC SYNDROME: (GPS) is fandom terminology used to describe the phenomenon of a toy's plastic decomposing and becoming brittle to the point of shattering or crumbling under minimal-stress conditions.All noted instances of GPS have occurred in hard, glossy gold-colored plastics that appear to have a "swirl" to their coloration.
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| Emoformer with GPS |
GRADING: A system where a toy is graded on their value and condition.
INSERTS: Contents in a toy's package that are not part of the product itself. Could be instructions, stickers, catalogs, or sprues.
KITBASH: A customized figure made by fans.
KNOCKOFF/Bootleg: A reproduction of a legitimate toy, commonly made in third-world countries and made of inferior materials.
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Comprehensive G1 Counterfeit / "Knockoff" ID Guide |
My Diecast Collection Project: Die cast 101- DEFINITIONS.
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