Here’s how G.I. Joe got started, and how the action figure (a term coined ... approached Hasbro in 1962 with an idea for a 12-inch military figure for boys, the company turned him down.

In the '80s, there were two action figure series to turn to for anyone who wanted pocket-sized, military-themed heroes ... You can get a closer look at all 12 figures in the slideshow gallery ...

The AVENGERS assemble for more titan-sized action in the kid-favorite TITAN HERO SERIES line! Each 12-inch scale figure features five points of articulation and movie-inspired design. Activate ...