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Whether you're into them for the artistry, because you're a superfan of a franchise, or you just have too much money in your wallet, collectible statues and action figures are synonymous with geek culture and the video game industry is no exception. Game series' big and small have produced their own action figures, statues, busts, and other assorted toys, each with the detail and care you'd expect from humanity's most obsessive culture. Even if you haven't touched them in years or think they're kids' stuff, odds are at least a few of these are going to have you downright impressed.
A handful of these are accessibly priced, but most of them ain't cheap or particularly easy to find anymore. However, (in no particular order) each of these 50 awesome action figures would make a welcome addition to any avid collector's display case.
BioShock 2 - Big Daddy Rosie Action Figure
BioShock 2 - Big Daddy Rosie Action Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: BioShock 2
Price: $28.99
Link: http://amzn.to/W6UsPL
Halo 3 - 12" Deluxe Vinyl Master Chief Action Figure
Halo 3 - 11" Field of Battle Red Spartan ARTFX Statue
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Series: Halo 3
Price: $179.99
Link: http://amzn.to/V87kdz
Left 4 Dead - 9" Smoker Action Figure
Left 4 Dead - 9" Smoker Action Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Left 4 Dead
Price: $22.23
Link: http://amzn.to/X70Oho
BioShock 2 - Brute Splicer Action Figure
BioShock 2 - Brute Splicer Action Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: BioShock 2
Price: $29.99
Link: http://amzn.to/SJxHFT
Team Fortress 2 - 7" Deluxe Demoman Figure
Team Fortress 2 - 7" Deluxe Demoman Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Team Fortress 2
Price: $49.99
Link: http://amzn.to/VXxCNF
Street Fighter IV - Player Select Survival Mode Akuma Figure
Street Fighter IV - Player Select Survival Mode Akuma Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Street Fighter IV
Price: $22.71
Link: http://amzn.to/XDuDc3
God of War 2 - 12" Kratos Action Figure with Sound
God of War 2 - 12" Kratos Action Figure with Sound
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: God of War 2
Price: $249.99
Link: http://amzn.to/SJEzTC
Splinter Cell - Sam Fisher with Pack & No Vest
Splinter Cell - Sam Fisher with Pack & No Vest
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Splinter Cell
Price: $24.99
Link: http://amzn.to/VkRJVh
Resident Evil 5 - 7" Executioner Figure
Resident Evil 5 - 7" Executioner Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Resident Evil 5
Price: $110.00
Link: http://amzn.to/W6U4ka
Half-Life 2 - 7" Deluxe Dr. Gordon Freeman Figure
Half-Life 2 - 7" Deluxe Dr. Gordon Freeman Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Half-Life 2
Price: $19.99
Link: http://amzn.to/W6CzRO
Team Fortress 2 - 7" Deluxe Pyro Figure
Team Fortress 2 - 7" Deluxe Pyro Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Team Fortress 2
Price: $49.99
Link: http://amzn.to/VXxayL
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - Veteran ARTFX Statue
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - Veteran ARTFX Statue
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Series: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Price: $39.95
Link: http://amzn.to/10z5Z1T
Uncharted 3 - Play Arts Kai Nathan Drake Action Figure
Uncharted 3 - Play Arts Kai Nathan Drake Action Figure
Manufacturer: Square Enix Play Arts Kai
Series: Uncharted 3
Price: $76.44
Link: http://amzn.to/11nDcwi
Ninja Gaiden - 7" Ryu Action Figure
Ninja Gaiden - 7" Ryu Action Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Ninja Gaiden
Price: $59.95
Link: http://amzn.to/Y9hECQ
Gears of War 3 - Journey's End Marcus Fenix with Gold Retro Lancer
Gears of War 3 - Journey's End Marcus Fenix with Gold Retro Lancer
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Gears of War 3
Price: $14.99
Link: http://amzn.to/Wd79cv
Hitman: Absolution - Play Arts Kai Agent 47 Action Figure
Hitman: Absolution - Play Arts Kai Agent 47 Action Figure
Manufacturer: Square Enix Play Arts Kai
Series: Hitman: Absolution
Price: $62.99
Link: http://amzn.to/XqTTCf
Batman: Arkham City - Play Arts Kai Batman Action Figure
Batman: Arkham City - Play Arts Kai Batman Action Figure
Manufacturer: Square Enix Play Arts Kai
Series: Batman Arkham City
Price: $56.44
Link: http://amzn.to/XqRkAf
Tomb Raider - Play Arts Kai Lara Croft Action Figure
Tomb Raider - Play Arts Kai Lara Croft Action Figure
Manufacturer: Square Enix Play Arts Kai
Series: Tomb Raider
Price: $75.99
Link: http://amzn.to/WYoDIT
Devil May Cry 4 - Nero ARTFX Statue
Devil May Cry 4 - Nero ARTFX Statue
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Series: Devil May Cry 4
Price: $79.99
Link: http://bit.ly/V1N3mZ
Bulletstorm - 7" Grayson Hunt Action Figure
Bulletstorm - 7" Grayson Hunt Action Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Bulletstorm
Price: $6.99
Link: http://amzn.to/XDtAZL
Lost Planet 2 - PTK-140R Hardballer Action Figure
Lost Planet 2 - PTK-140R Hardballer Action Figure
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Series: Lost Planet 2
Price: $39.99
Link: http://bit.ly/RKAddb
Dante's Inferno - Player Select Dante Figure
Dante's Inferno - Player Select Dante Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Dante's Inferno
Price: $31.56
Link: http://amzn.to/X6XqTI
Halo 4 - Master Chief with Assault Rifle Action Figure
Halo 4 - Master Chief with Assault Rifle Action Figure
Manufacturer: McFarlane Toys
Series: Halo 4
Price: $12.99
Link: http://amzn.to/XDw22r
Tomb Raider - Player Select Lara Croft Figure
Tomb Raider - Player Select Lara Croft Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Tomb Raider
Price: $29.99
Link: http://amzn.to/WcXkLJ
Tomb Raider: Anniversary - 7" Lara Croft Figure
Tomb Raider: Anniversary - 7" Lara Croft Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Tomb Raider: Anniversary
Price: $49.95
Link: http://amzn.to/XDq2GT
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Play Arts Kai Adam Jensen Action Figure
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Play Arts Kai Adam Jensen Action Figure
Manufacturer: Square Enix Play Arts Kai
Series: Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Price: $83.22
Link: http://amzn.to/WYpo4G
Left 4 Dead - 7" Deluxe Boomer Figure
Left 4 Dead - 7" Deluxe Boomer Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Left 4 Dead
Price: $27.99
Link: http://amzn.to/RVC4Mu
Street Fighter IV - Player Select C. Viper Figure
Street Fighter IV - Player Select C. Viper Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Street Fighter IV
Price: $13.66
Link: http://amzn.to/W6SaQC
Army of Two: 40th Day - Rios Action Figure
Army of Two: 40th Day - Rios Action Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Army of Two: 40th Day
Price: $29.95
Link: http://amzn.to/13Db3Aa
Crysis 2 - 7" Deluxe Nanosuit Figure
Crysis 2 - 7" Deluxe Nanosuit Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Crysis 2
Price: $17.14
Link: http://amzn.to/VdxQzw
BioShock 2 - Big Sister Action Figure
BioShock 2 - Big Sister Action Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: BioShock 2
Price: $79.99
Link: http://amzn.to/XDqXHe
Legacy of Kain - Player Select Kain Action Figure
Legacy of Kain - Player Select Kain Action Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Legacy of Kain
Price: $49.99
Link: http://amzn.to/VkQ4Px
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker - Play Arts Kai Snake Sneaking Suit
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker - Play Arts Kai Snake Sneaking Suit
Manufacturer: Square Enix Play Arts Kai
Series: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
Price: $83.22
Link: http://amzn.to/SpbbBW
Gears of War 3 - 7" Anya Stroud Lancer Figure
Gears of War 3 - 7" Anya Stroud Lancer Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Gears of War 3
Price: $9.99
Link: http://amzn.to/10vJpHr
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 - Christie Monteiro Bishoujo Statue
Tekken Tag Tournament 2 - Christie Monteiro Bishoujo Statue
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Series: Tekken Tag Tournament 2
Price: $59.99
Link: http://bit.ly/zK5K5I
Borderlands - 7" Psycho Figure
Borderlands - 7" Psycho Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Borderlands
Price: $19.99
Link: http://amzn.to/V6xKwp
Street Fighter IV - Play Arts Kai Ryu Action Figure
Street Fighter IV - Play Arts Kai Ryu Action Figure
Manufacturer: Square Enix Play Arts Kai
Series: Street Fighter IV
Price: $48.19
Link: http://amzn.to/XqSETB
Dissidia: Final Fantasy - Play Arts Kai Cloud Action Figure
Dissidia: Final Fantasy - Play Arts Kai Cloud Action Figure
Manufacturer: Square Enix Play Arts Kai
Series: Dissidia: Final Fantasy
Price: $39.85
Link: http://amzn.to/ZDr5pG
Prototype - 7" Alex Mercer Figure
Prototype - 7" Alex Mercer Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Prototype
Price: $17.53
Link: http://amzn.to/VXxy0m
World of Warcraft Series 6 - Dwarven King: Magni Bronzebeard Figure
World of Warcraft Series 6 - Dwarven King: Magni Bronzebeard Figure
Manufacturer: DC Comics Collectibles
Series: World of Warcraft
Price: $37.95
Link: http://amzn.to/XDwNsk
Street Fighter IV - Player Select Ken Figure
Street Fighter IV - Player Select Ken Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Street Fighter IV
Price: $49.99
Link: http://amzn.to/13DbD0w
Duke Nukem Forever - 7" Deluxe Duke Nukem Figure
Duke Nukem Forever - 7" Deluxe Duke Nukem Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Duke Nukem Forever
Price: $13.98
Link: http://amzn.to/W2pYzj
Mega Man - Proto Man Plastic Model Kit
Mega Man - Proto Man Plastic Model Kit
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Series: Mega Man
Price: $29.99
Link: http://bit.ly/XX8Yzr
Gears of War - 12" Marcus V.2 with LED Lights
Gears of War - 12" Marcus V.2 with LED Lights
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Gears of War
Price: $99.99
Link: http://amzn.to/10bmZu2
Street Fighter IV - Player Select Guile Figure
Street Fighter IV - Player Select Guile Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Street Fighter IV
Price: $15.50
Link: http://amzn.to/13D7vyB
Mass Effect 3 - Commander Sheppard ARTFX Statue
Mass Effect 3 - Commander Sheppard ARTFX Statue
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Series: Mass Effect 3
Price: $129.99
Link: http://bit.ly/11nFv2v
Dead Space 2 - Necromorph Slasher Action Figure
Dead Space 2 - Necromorph Slasher Action Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: Dead Space 2
Price: $16.99
Link: http://amzn.to/X72MhH
Mass Effect 3 - Play Arts Kai Female Commander Sheppard 22
Mass Effect 3 - Play Arts Kai Female Commander Sheppard 22
Manufacturer: Square Enix Play Arts Kai
Series: Mass Effect 3
Price: $95.00
Link: http://amzn.to/VYkhBq
Dead Space 2 - Isaac Clarke ARTFX Statue
Dead Space - Isaac Clarke ARTFX Statue
Manufacturer: Kotobukiya
Series: Dead Space
Price: $148.85
Link: http://amzn.to/UQ9TeR
BioShock 2 - Ultra Deluxe Light-Up Big Daddy Figure
BioShock 2 - Ultra Deluxe Light-Up Big Daddy Figure
Manufacturer: NECA
Series: BioShock 2
Price: $99.99
Link: http://amzn.to/11waqtm