


Joe line, which followed the standard action figure scale of 12". In 1966, the Ideal Toy Company launched a line of superhero action figures called Captain Action in response to Hasbro's popular G.I. Very few remain in existence, and they have been described as the "holy grail" for vintage Batman toy collectors. It was about 4 inches tall (10 cm) and came with a multitude of accessories including cuffs, batarangs, and a fire extinguisher. The Marx Toy Company produced the first ever pose-able Batman action figure in the mid-1960s. These were then given away as carnival prizes at local fairs during the 1940s. The first Batman action figures were lead figurines of Batman and Robin. These figures were made of various materials such as wood, tin, and plastic they were typically between 6-8 inches in height and featured movable joints that allowed them to be posed in various positions. These action figures, inspired by the character's appearance in comics and serials, were created by DC Comics and manufactured by various toy companies. Batman action figures have been produced since the 1940s.
