The Classic Marvel Figurine CollectionThe Classic Marvel Figurine Collection is a magazine series published by Eaglemoss Publications from 2005 to 2012, through which consumers can collect hand-painted lead figurines of the Marvel Comics characters. The figurines are produced at a 1:21 scale, so that regular figurines have a height around 9 cm (3.5 in). Bigger figurines are also produced: bulky characters like the Hulk are considered as Specials while giant characters like Galactus are called Mega Specials. Double Packs consisting of two figurines of related characters have also been released. The collection have been released in various countries such as Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Greece, France, South Africa, Spain, Brazil, Poland and the USA. Confusingly not all areas have seen the characters released in the same order. For example, depending on area, #8 features the Green Goblin or Daredevil. Subscribers receive three other pieces of memorabilia and also special issues throughout the year. The online service, based in the United Kingdom, prohibits the items to be sold to American buyers, however the figures can be obtained through several comic book speciality stores in the United States. The collection ended with issue 200. IssuesEach issue comes with a magazine of 20 pages (issues 1–100) which was later reduced to 16 pages (issues 101–200)and (issues 200) . Issues are listed in the order of release from the website.
Alternative Release OrderIn some areas issues 5–14 saw the figures released in a different order.
Variants in the collection
Specials
Mega-Specials
Double Packs
AwardsThe Classic Marvel Figurine Collection won the "Magazine of the Year" award in the Diamond Gem Awards 2007. CreditsEditors in order of stewardship: Alan Cowsill, Richard Jackson, John Tomlinson, Sven Wilson Art Editors: Dan Rachael, Gary Gilbert, Colin Willams See alsoNotesExternal links
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