| Two of the most popular toy items for little boys | | | | popular Superman-themed television series and a |
| are action figures and toy trucks or cars. If they | | | | major motion picture on the way, it is safe to |
| were to see one of those items under a | | | | say that Superman action figures will never stray |
| Christmas tree, they would most likely freak out | | | | far from the top of the list. |
| with excitement and start playing with them | | | | Males seem to have a natural attraction to |
| immediately. It is true; action figures and toy | | | | vehicles. With that in mind, young boys love |
| trucks are a hit with young boys. But which one is | | | | playing with toy cars. They obviously can't drive a |
| more popular than the other? | | | | real car, but they can definitely pretend they can |
| An action figure is a plastic figurine of a character, | | | | if they had a toy truck they could ride on. On the |
| often from a movie, comic book, video game, or | | | | other hand, if the boy is a speedy one, he'll |
| television program. These action figures usually | | | | thoroughly enjoy playing with a radio-controlled |
| are marketed towards little boys. One category | | | | car. With that, they can go as fast as they want! |
| of action figures that is always in high demand is | | | | Though sometimes derided by users of more |
| the superhero action figure. Some superheroes | | | | expensive and sophisticated hobby-grade |
| such as Superman, Batman and Spiderman are | | | | equipment, toy R/C is an excellent way to teach |
| perennial favorites, while the popularity of others | | | | a youngster basic vehicle control and to hopefully |
| goes dormant until the next major motion picture | | | | spark his interest in the hobby. |
| remake. With the latest installment of the | | | | Next time you are out shopping for a present for |
| mega-popular Spiderman movies, Spiderman and | | | | a boy who is age 8 or younger; do not hesitate |
| his mixture of villains appear to be in power over | | | | to get him an action figure. Action figures are a |
| the superhero action figure market for the | | | | slightly better hit than toy vehicles. However, no |
| moment. | | | | matter the popularity level, either or both of |
| With a popular animated series and movie, | | | | these toy items are highly recommended for |
| Batman is also a favorite action figure. The oldest | | | | young boys. Now you know what to get them |
| superhero of the bunch, Superman, has been | | | | for their next birthday or for Christmas. |
| slowly but surely making a comeback. With a | | | | |