Action Figure Authority - Revision history

Cyberlink420 at 12:58, 30 August 2018

2018-08-30T12:58:33Z

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	[[File:AFA cassette.jpg\|upright=1.95\|thumb\|Remember that ''~~[[wikipedia:~~Raggedy Ann and Andy in The Great Santa Claus Caper\|Raggedy Ann and Andy'' Christmas special]] where they try to stop the Big Bad Wolf from permanently sealing all of the toys in Santa's workshop in an unbreakable plastic called gloopstick? That's basically what this scheme is. EVERY TIME YOU AFA GRADE YOUR FIGURES, THE BIG BAD WOLF WINS.]]		[[File:AFA cassette.jpg\|upright=1.95\|thumb\|Remember that ''{{w\|Raggedy Ann and Andy in The Great Santa Claus Caper\|Raggedy Ann and Andy'' Christmas special}} where they try to stop the Big Bad Wolf from permanently sealing all of the toys in Santa's workshop in an unbreakable plastic called gloopstick? That's basically what this scheme is. EVERY TIME YOU AFA GRADE YOUR FIGURES, THE BIG BAD WOLF WINS.]]

	The '''Action Figure Authority''' ('''AFA''') is the first company to offer a [[toy]]-grading service in which the graded toy is placed in a sealed acrylic display box. The sealed acrylic box of AFA-graded toys is intended to keep the toy safe from future wear and tear. The label on side or back of an AFA-graded [[Transformers brand\|Transformer's]] acrylic case contains identifying information for the toy (such as the figure's name, the toyline, etc.), the overall grade given to it by AFA, and where applicable, the three subgrades (box/card, window/bubble, and figure).		The '''Action Figure Authority''' ('''AFA''') is the first company to offer a [[toy]]-grading service in which the graded toy is placed in a sealed acrylic display box. The sealed acrylic box of AFA-graded toys is intended to keep the toy safe from future wear and tear. The label on side or back of an AFA-graded [[Transformers brand\|Transformer's]] acrylic case contains identifying information for the toy (such as the figure's name, the toyline, etc.), the overall grade given to it by AFA, and where applicable, the three subgrades (box/card, window/bubble, and figure).
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	Although AFA's grading scale ranges from 0 to 100 at increments of 5 units, typically AFA-graded Transformers score between 60 and 90 for their overall grade, with a large concentration around 80. The exact process by which the overall grade is determined is unknown, but it is always either the lowest of the 3 subgrades or 5 units higher than that. Thus, two figures with exactly the same subgrades may receive different overall grades. (E.g., if two different figures receive subgrades of 85 box, 90 window, and 90 figure, then one may receive an overall grade of 85 — the lowest subgrade, and the other may receive a 90 — the lowest subgrade plus 5.) In addition to the grade on the label, there may also be a "Y" or "U" after the grade, meaning "yellowed" or "uncirculated" (i.e., from an unopened case), respectively.		Although AFA's grading scale ranges from 0 to 100 at increments of 5 units, typically AFA-graded Transformers score between 60 and 90 for their overall grade, with a large concentration around 80. The exact process by which the overall grade is determined is unknown, but it is always either the lowest of the 3 subgrades or 5 units higher than that. Thus, two figures with exactly the same subgrades may receive different overall grades. (E.g., if two different figures receive subgrades of 85 box, 90 window, and 90 figure, then one may receive an overall grade of 85 — the lowest subgrade, and the other may receive a 90 — the lowest subgrade plus 5.) In addition to the grade on the label, there may also be a "Y" or "U" after the grade, meaning "yellowed" or "uncirculated" (i.e., from an unopened case), respectively.

	AFA only grades toys that are either [[MOSC]], [[MISB]], or ~~[[Wikipedia:~~Mint condition\|MIB]] with unopened internal bubble and unopened accessory/paperwork baggies. AFA will not grade items that are double-taped or look like they have been resealed. However, AFA will grade double-taped items if they come in an unopened sealed case. AFA will also grade completely unused toys if they never originally came sealed, such as certain ''[[Microman]]'' and ''[[Diaclone]]'' toys.		AFA only grades toys that are either [[MOSC]], [[MISB]], or {{w\|Mint condition\|MIB}} with unopened internal bubble and unopened accessory/paperwork baggies. AFA will not grade items that are double-taped or look like they have been resealed. However, AFA will grade double-taped items if they come in an unopened sealed case. AFA will also grade completely unused toys if they never originally came sealed, such as certain ''[[Microman]]'' and ''[[Diaclone]]'' toys.

	AFA-grading can be relatively expensive, but it also tends to increase the value of a Transformers toy significantly, particularly if it is in good condition and it is either an old toy or a popular character. On [[eBay]], some of the most expensive Transformers toys are those that are AFA-graded, selling for as much as several thousand US dollars.		AFA-grading can be relatively expensive, but it also tends to increase the value of a Transformers toy significantly, particularly if it is in good condition and it is either an old toy or a popular character. On [[eBay]], some of the most expensive Transformers toys are those that are AFA-graded, selling for as much as several thousand US dollars.

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 14:57, 16 May 2018

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	[[File:AFA cassette.jpg\|upright=1.95\|thumb\|Remember that ''[[wikipedia:Raggedy Ann and Andy in The Great Santa Claus Caper\|Raggedy Ann and Andy'' Christmas special]] where they try to stop the Big Bad Wolf from permanently sealing all of the toys in Santa's workshop in an unbreakable plastic called gloopstick? That's basically what this scheme is. EVERY TIME YOU AFA GRADE YOUR FIGURES, THE BIG BAD WOLF WINS.]]		[[File:AFA cassette.jpg\|upright=1.95\|thumb\|Remember that ''[[wikipedia:Raggedy Ann and Andy in The Great Santa Claus Caper\|Raggedy Ann and Andy'' Christmas special]] where they try to stop the Big Bad Wolf from permanently sealing all of the toys in Santa's workshop in an unbreakable plastic called gloopstick? That's basically what this scheme is. EVERY TIME YOU AFA GRADE YOUR FIGURES, THE BIG BAD WOLF WINS.]]
	The '''Action Figure Authority''' (AFA) is the first company to offer a [[toy]]-grading service in which the graded toy is placed in a sealed acrylic display box. The sealed acrylic box of AFA-graded toys is intended to keep the toy safe from future wear and tear. The label on side or back of an AFA-graded [[Transformers brand\|Transformer's]] acrylic case contains identifying information for the toy (such as the figure's name, the toyline, etc.), the overall grade given to it by AFA, and where applicable, the three subgrades (box/card, window/bubble, and figure).
			The '''Action Figure Authority''' ('''AFA''') is the first company to offer a [[toy]]-grading service in which the graded toy is placed in a sealed acrylic display box. The sealed acrylic box of AFA-graded toys is intended to keep the toy safe from future wear and tear. The label on side or back of an AFA-graded [[Transformers brand\|Transformer's]] acrylic case contains identifying information for the toy (such as the figure's name, the toyline, etc.), the overall grade given to it by AFA, and where applicable, the three subgrades (box/card, window/bubble, and figure).

	Although AFA's grading scale ranges from 0 to 100 at increments of 5 units, typically AFA-graded Transformers score between 60 and 90 for their overall grade, with a large concentration around 80. The exact process by which the overall grade is determined is unknown, but it is always either the lowest of the 3 subgrades or 5 units higher than that. Thus, two figures with exactly the same subgrades may receive different overall grades. (E.g., if two different figures receive subgrades of 85 box, 90 window, and 90 figure, then one may receive an overall grade of 85 — the lowest subgrade, and the other may receive a 90 — the lowest subgrade plus 5.) In addition to the grade on the label, there may also be a "Y" or "U" after the grade, meaning "yellowed" or "uncirculated" (i.e., from an unopened case), respectively.		Although AFA's grading scale ranges from 0 to 100 at increments of 5 units, typically AFA-graded Transformers score between 60 and 90 for their overall grade, with a large concentration around 80. The exact process by which the overall grade is determined is unknown, but it is always either the lowest of the 3 subgrades or 5 units higher than that. Thus, two figures with exactly the same subgrades may receive different overall grades. (E.g., if two different figures receive subgrades of 85 box, 90 window, and 90 figure, then one may receive an overall grade of 85 — the lowest subgrade, and the other may receive a 90 — the lowest subgrade plus 5.) In addition to the grade on the label, there may also be a "Y" or "U" after the grade, meaning "yellowed" or "uncirculated" (i.e., from an unopened case), respectively.

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	==Hasbro's relationship with AFA==		==Hasbro's relationship with AFA==
	Prior to Comic-Con 2007, [[Hasbro]] held a fan survey wherein they asked what fans thought of AFA grading. Apparently finding sufficient positive response to AFA grading in their survey, Hasbro hired AFA to grade several Comic-Con exclusive items, including ''[[Transformers: Alternators\|Alternators]]'' [[Hot Rod/toys\|Rodimus]]. These items were graded as part of AFA's "Millennium Series", which apparently uses a slightly different scale — 0 to 10 instead of 0 to 100, and with no subgrades. Hasbro's AFA-graded Alternators Rodimus, graded at 9.5, was released for about $200 in extremely small quantities (about 6 to 10) on HasbroToyShop.com many months after the ungraded version's Comic-Con release. Although fan reaction to Hasbro selling graded Alternators Rodimus toys was overwhelmingly negative on Transformers discussion boards, the few that Hasbro made available on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] sold out within a day. Hasbro Toy Shop also had a "coming soon" listing for an Alternators Rodimus graded at 9.0 (0.5 lower than the other listing) around the same time, however this listing disappeared from the site without ever having become "in stock".		Prior to Comic-Con 2007, [[Hasbro]] held a fan survey wherein they asked what fans thought of AFA grading. Apparently finding sufficient positive response to AFA grading in their survey, Hasbro hired AFA to grade several Comic-Con exclusive items, including ''[[Transformers: Alternators\|Alternators]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys\|Rodimus]]. These items were graded as part of AFA's "Millennium Series", which apparently uses a slightly different scale — 0 to 10 instead of 0 to 100, and with no subgrades. Hasbro's AFA-graded Alternators Rodimus, graded at 9.5, was released for about $200 in extremely small quantities (about 6 to 10) on HasbroToyShop.com many months after the ungraded version's Comic-Con release. Although fan reaction to Hasbro selling graded Alternators Rodimus toys was overwhelmingly negative on Transformers discussion boards, the few that Hasbro made available on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] sold out within a day. Hasbro Toy Shop also had a "coming soon" listing for an Alternators Rodimus graded at 9.0 (0.5 lower than the other listing) around the same time, however this listing disappeared from the site without ever having become "in stock".


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Saix: /* Hasbro's relationship with AFA */replaced: [[Hot Rod (G1) → [[Hot Rod

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	==Hasbro's relationship with AFA==		==Hasbro's relationship with AFA==
	Prior to Comic-Con 2007, [[Hasbro]] held a fan survey wherein they asked what fans thought of AFA grading. Apparently finding sufficient positive response to AFA grading in their survey, Hasbro hired AFA to grade several Comic-Con exclusive items, including ''[[Transformers: Alternators\|Alternators]]'' [[Hot Rod ~~(G1)~~/toys\|Rodimus]]. These items were graded as part of AFA's "Millennium Series", which apparently uses a slightly different scale — 0 to 10 instead of 0 to 100, and with no subgrades. Hasbro's AFA-graded Alternators Rodimus, graded at 9.5, was released for about $200 in extremely small quantities (about 6 to 10) on HasbroToyShop.com many months after the ungraded version's Comic-Con release. Although fan reaction to Hasbro selling graded Alternators Rodimus toys was overwhelmingly negative on Transformers discussion boards, the few that Hasbro made available on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] sold out within a day. Hasbro Toy Shop also had a "coming soon" listing for an Alternators Rodimus graded at 9.0 (0.5 lower than the other listing) around the same time, however this listing disappeared from the site without ever having become "in stock".		Prior to Comic-Con 2007, [[Hasbro]] held a fan survey wherein they asked what fans thought of AFA grading. Apparently finding sufficient positive response to AFA grading in their survey, Hasbro hired AFA to grade several Comic-Con exclusive items, including ''[[Transformers: Alternators\|Alternators]]'' [[Hot Rod/toys\|Rodimus]]. These items were graded as part of AFA's "Millennium Series", which apparently uses a slightly different scale — 0 to 10 instead of 0 to 100, and with no subgrades. Hasbro's AFA-graded Alternators Rodimus, graded at 9.5, was released for about $200 in extremely small quantities (about 6 to 10) on HasbroToyShop.com many months after the ungraded version's Comic-Con release. Although fan reaction to Hasbro selling graded Alternators Rodimus toys was overwhelmingly negative on Transformers discussion boards, the few that Hasbro made available on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] sold out within a day. Hasbro Toy Shop also had a "coming soon" listing for an Alternators Rodimus graded at 9.0 (0.5 lower than the other listing) around the same time, however this listing disappeared from the site without ever having become "in stock".


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SanityOrMadness: typos fixed: the exact same → exactly the same

2014-01-23T00:42:51Z

typos fixed: the exact same → exactly the same

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	[[~~Image~~:AFA cassette.jpg\|~~right\|350px~~\|thumb\|Remember that ''[[wikipedia:Raggedy Ann and Andy in The Great Santa Claus Caper\|Raggedy Ann and Andy'' Christmas special]] where they try to stop the Big Bad Wolf from permanently sealing all of the toys in Santa's workshop in an unbreakable plastic called gloopstick? That's basically what this scheme is. EVERY TIME YOU AFA GRADE YOUR FIGURES, THE BIG BAD WOLF WINS.]]		[[File:AFA cassette.jpg\|upright=1.95\|thumb\|Remember that ''[[wikipedia:Raggedy Ann and Andy in The Great Santa Claus Caper\|Raggedy Ann and Andy'' Christmas special]] where they try to stop the Big Bad Wolf from permanently sealing all of the toys in Santa's workshop in an unbreakable plastic called gloopstick? That's basically what this scheme is. EVERY TIME YOU AFA GRADE YOUR FIGURES, THE BIG BAD WOLF WINS.]]
	The '''Action Figure Authority''' (AFA) is the first company to offer a [[toy]]-grading service in which the graded toy is placed in a sealed acrylic display box. The sealed acrylic box of AFA-graded toys is intended to keep the toy safe from future wear and tear. The label on side or back of an AFA-graded [[Transformers brand\|Transformer's]] acrylic case contains identifying information for the toy (such as the figure's name, the toyline, etc.), the overall grade given to it by AFA, and where applicable, the three subgrades (box/card, window/bubble, and figure).		The '''Action Figure Authority''' (AFA) is the first company to offer a [[toy]]-grading service in which the graded toy is placed in a sealed acrylic display box. The sealed acrylic box of AFA-graded toys is intended to keep the toy safe from future wear and tear. The label on side or back of an AFA-graded [[Transformers brand\|Transformer's]] acrylic case contains identifying information for the toy (such as the figure's name, the toyline, etc.), the overall grade given to it by AFA, and where applicable, the three subgrades (box/card, window/bubble, and figure).

	Although AFA's grading scale ranges from 0 to 100 at increments of 5 units, typically AFA-graded Transformers score between 60 and 90 for their overall grade, with a large concentration around 80. The exact process by which the overall grade is determined is unknown, but it is always either the lowest of the 3 subgrades or 5 units higher than that. Thus, two figures with the ~~exact~~ same subgrades may receive different overall grades. (E.g., if two different figures receive subgrades of 85 box, 90 window, and 90 figure, then one may receive an overall grade of 85 — the lowest subgrade, and the other may receive a 90 — the lowest subgrade plus 5.) In addition to the grade on the label, there may also be a "Y" or "U" after the grade, meaning "yellowed" or "uncirculated" (i.e., from an unopened case), respectively.		Although AFA's grading scale ranges from 0 to 100 at increments of 5 units, typically AFA-graded Transformers score between 60 and 90 for their overall grade, with a large concentration around 80. The exact process by which the overall grade is determined is unknown, but it is always either the lowest of the 3 subgrades or 5 units higher than that. Thus, two figures with exactly the same subgrades may receive different overall grades. (E.g., if two different figures receive subgrades of 85 box, 90 window, and 90 figure, then one may receive an overall grade of 85 — the lowest subgrade, and the other may receive a 90 — the lowest subgrade plus 5.) In addition to the grade on the label, there may also be a "Y" or "U" after the grade, meaning "yellowed" or "uncirculated" (i.e., from an unopened case), respectively.

	AFA only grades toys that are either [[MOSC]], [[MISB]], or [[Wikipedia:Mint condition\|MIB]] with unopened internal bubble and unopened accessory/paperwork baggies. AFA will not grade items that are double-taped or look like they have been resealed. However, AFA will grade double-taped items if they come in an unopened sealed case. AFA will also grade completely unused toys if they never originally came sealed, such as certain ''[[Microman]]'' and ''[[Diaclone]]'' toys.		AFA only grades toys that are either [[MOSC]], [[MISB]], or [[Wikipedia:Mint condition\|MIB]] with unopened internal bubble and unopened accessory/paperwork baggies. AFA will not grade items that are double-taped or look like they have been resealed. However, AFA will grade double-taped items if they come in an unopened sealed case. AFA will also grade completely unused toys if they never originally came sealed, such as certain ''[[Microman]]'' and ''[[Diaclone]]'' toys.

Interrobang at 06:23, 13 September 2011

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Geewunling at 20:44, 8 May 2011

2011-05-08T20:44:22Z

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	The '''Action Figure Authority''' (AFA) is the first company to offer a [[toy]]-grading service in which the graded toy is placed in a sealed acrylic display box. The sealed acrylic box of AFA-graded toys is intended to keep the toy safe from future wear and tear. The label on side or back of an AFA-graded [[Transformers brand\|Transformer's]] acrylic case contains identifying information for the toy (such as the figure's name, the toyline, etc.), the overall grade given to it by AFA, and where applicable, the three subgrades (box/card, window/bubble, and figure).		The '''Action Figure Authority''' (AFA) is the first company to offer a [[toy]]-grading service in which the graded toy is placed in a sealed acrylic display box. The sealed acrylic box of AFA-graded toys is intended to keep the toy safe from future wear and tear. The label on side or back of an AFA-graded [[Transformers brand\|Transformer's]] acrylic case contains identifying information for the toy (such as the figure's name, the toyline, etc.), the overall grade given to it by AFA, and where applicable, the three subgrades (box/card, window/bubble, and figure).

	Although AFA's grading scale ranges from 0 to 100 at increments of 5 units, typically AFA-graded Transformers score between 60 and 90 for their overall grade, with a large concentration around 80. The exact process by which the overall grade is determined is unknown, but it is always either the lowest of the 3 subgrades or 5 units higher than that. Thus, two figures with the exact same subgrades may receive different overall grades. (E.g., if two different figures receive subgrades of 85 box, 90 window, and 90 figure, then one may receive an overall grade of 85 — the lowest subgrade, and the other may receive a 90 — the lowest subgrade plus 5.) In addition to the grade on the label, there may also be a "Y" or "U" after the grade, meaning "yellowed" or "uncirculated" (i.e., from an unopened case), respectively.		Although AFA's grading scale ranges from 0 to 100 at increments of 5 units, typically AFA-graded Transformers score between 60 and 90 for their overall grade, with a large concentration around 80. The exact process by which the overall grade is determined is unknown, but it is always either the lowest of the 3 subgrades or 5 units higher than that. Thus, two figures with the exact same subgrades may receive different overall grades. (E.g., if two different figures receive subgrades of 85 box, 90 window, and 90 figure, then one may receive an overall grade of 85 — the lowest subgrade, and the other may receive a 90 — the lowest subgrade plus 5.) In addition to the grade on the label, there may also be a "Y" or "U" after the grade, meaning "yellowed" or "uncirculated" (i.e., from an unopened case), respectively.

	AFA only grades toys that are either [[MOSC]], [[MISB]], or [[MIB]] with unopened internal bubble and unopened accessory/paperwork baggies. AFA will not grade items that are double-taped or look like they have been resealed. However, AFA will grade double-taped items if they come in an unopened sealed case. AFA will also grade completely unused toys if they never originally came sealed, such as certain ''[[Microman]]'' and ''[[Diaclone]]'' toys.		AFA only grades toys that are either [[MOSC]], [[MISB]], or [[Wikipedia:Mint condition\|MIB]] with unopened internal bubble and unopened accessory/paperwork baggies. AFA will not grade items that are double-taped or look like they have been resealed. However, AFA will grade double-taped items if they come in an unopened sealed case. AFA will also grade completely unused toys if they never originally came sealed, such as certain ''[[Microman]]'' and ''[[Diaclone]]'' toys.

	AFA-grading can be relatively expensive, but it also tends to increase the value of a Transformers toy significantly, particularly if it is in good condition and it is either an old toy or a popular character. On [[eBay]], some of the most expensive Transformers toys are those that are AFA-graded, selling for as much as several thousand US dollars.		AFA-grading can be relatively expensive, but it also tends to increase the value of a Transformers toy significantly, particularly if it is in good condition and it is either an old toy or a popular character. On [[eBay]], some of the most expensive Transformers toys are those that are AFA-graded, selling for as much as several thousand US dollars.

Abates at 00:56, 23 April 2011

2011-04-23T00:56:44Z

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	The '''Action Figure Authority''' (AFA) is the first company to offer a [[toy]]-grading service in which the graded toy is placed in a sealed acrylic display box. The sealed acrylic box of AFA-graded toys is intended to keep the toy safe from future wear and tear. The label on side or back of an AFA-graded [[Transformers brand\|Transformer's]] acrylic case contains identifying information for the toy (such as the figure's name, the toyline, etc.), the overall grade given to it by AFA, and where applicable, the three subgrades (box/card, window/bubble, and figure).		The '''Action Figure Authority''' (AFA) is the first company to offer a [[toy]]-grading service in which the graded toy is placed in a sealed acrylic display box. The sealed acrylic box of AFA-graded toys is intended to keep the toy safe from future wear and tear. The label on side or back of an AFA-graded [[Transformers brand\|Transformer's]] acrylic case contains identifying information for the toy (such as the figure's name, the toyline, etc.), the overall grade given to it by AFA, and where applicable, the three subgrades (box/card, window/bubble, and figure).

	Although AFA's grading scale ranges from 0 to 100 at increments of 5 units, typically AFA-graded Transformers score between 60 and 90 for their overall grade, with a large concentration around 80. The exact process by which the overall grade is determined is unknown, but it is always either the lowest of the 3 subgrades or 5 units higher than that. Thus, two figures with the exact same subgrades may receive different overall grades. (E.g., if two different figures receive subgrades of 85 box, 90 window, and 90 figure, then one may receive an overall grade of 85--the lowest subgrade, and the other may receive a 90--the lowest subgrade plus 5.) In addition to the grade on the label, there may also be a "Y" or "U" after the grade, meaning "yellowed" or "uncirculated" (i.e., from an unopened case), respectively.		Although AFA's grading scale ranges from 0 to 100 at increments of 5 units, typically AFA-graded Transformers score between 60 and 90 for their overall grade, with a large concentration around 80. The exact process by which the overall grade is determined is unknown, but it is always either the lowest of the 3 subgrades or 5 units higher than that. Thus, two figures with the exact same subgrades may receive different overall grades. (E.g., if two different figures receive subgrades of 85 box, 90 window, and 90 figure, then one may receive an overall grade of 85 — the lowest subgrade, and the other may receive a 90 — the lowest subgrade plus 5.) In addition to the grade on the label, there may also be a "Y" or "U" after the grade, meaning "yellowed" or "uncirculated" (i.e., from an unopened case), respectively.

	AFA only grades toys that are either [[MOSC]], [[MISB]], or [[MIB]] with unopened internal bubble and unopened accessory/paperwork baggies. AFA will not grade items that are double-taped or look like they have been resealed. However, AFA will grade double-taped items if they come in an unopened sealed case. AFA will also grade completely unused toys if they never originally came sealed, such as certain ''[[Microman]]'' and ''[[Diaclone]]'' toys.		AFA only grades toys that are either [[MOSC]], [[MISB]], or [[MIB]] with unopened internal bubble and unopened accessory/paperwork baggies. AFA will not grade items that are double-taped or look like they have been resealed. However, AFA will grade double-taped items if they come in an unopened sealed case. AFA will also grade completely unused toys if they never originally came sealed, such as certain ''[[Microman]]'' and ''[[Diaclone]]'' toys.
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	==Hasbro's relationship with AFA==		==Hasbro's relationship with AFA==
	Prior to Comic-Con 2007, [[Hasbro]] held a fan survey wherein they asked what fans thought of AFA grading. Apparently finding sufficient positive response to AFA grading in their survey, Hasbro hired AFA to grade several Comic-Con exclusive items, including ''[[Alternators (toyline)\|Alternators]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys\|Rodimus]]. These items were graded as part of AFA's "Millennium Series", which apparently uses a slightly different scale--0 to 10 instead of 0 to 100, and with no subgrades. Hasbro's AFA-graded Alternators Rodimus, graded at 9.5, was released for about $200 in extremely small quantities (about 6 to 10) on HasbroToyShop.com many months after the ungraded version's Comic-Con release. Although fan reaction to Hasbro selling graded Alternators Rodimus toys was overwhelmingly negative on Transformers discussion boards, the few that Hasbro made available on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] sold out within a day. Hasbro Toy Shop also had a "coming soon" listing for an Alternators Rodimus graded at 9.0 (0.5 lower than the other listing) around the same time, however this listing disappeared from the site without ever having become "in stock".		Prior to Comic-Con 2007, [[Hasbro]] held a fan survey wherein they asked what fans thought of AFA grading. Apparently finding sufficient positive response to AFA grading in their survey, Hasbro hired AFA to grade several Comic-Con exclusive items, including ''[[Alternators (toyline)\|Alternators]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys\|Rodimus]]. These items were graded as part of AFA's "Millennium Series", which apparently uses a slightly different scale — 0 to 10 instead of 0 to 100, and with no subgrades. Hasbro's AFA-graded Alternators Rodimus, graded at 9.5, was released for about $200 in extremely small quantities (about 6 to 10) on HasbroToyShop.com many months after the ungraded version's Comic-Con release. Although fan reaction to Hasbro selling graded Alternators Rodimus toys was overwhelmingly negative on Transformers discussion boards, the few that Hasbro made available on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] sold out within a day. Hasbro Toy Shop also had a "coming soon" listing for an Alternators Rodimus graded at 9.0 (0.5 lower than the other listing) around the same time, however this listing disappeared from the site without ever having become "in stock".


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Monzo at 21:23, 2 December 2009

2009-12-02T21:23:15Z

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	[[Image:AFA cassette.jpg\|right\|350px\|thumb\|Remember that ''Raggedy Ann and Andy'' [[Christmas]] ~~special~~ where they try to stop the Big Bad Wolf from permanently sealing all of the toys in Santa's workshop in an unbreakable plastic called gloopstick? That's basically what this scheme is. EVERY TIME YOU AFA GRADE YOUR FIGURES, THE BIG BAD WOLF WINS.]]		[[Image:AFA cassette.jpg\|right\|350px\|thumb\|Remember that ''[[wikipedia:Raggedy Ann and Andy in The Great Santa Claus Caper\|Raggedy Ann and Andy'' Christmas special]] where they try to stop the Big Bad Wolf from permanently sealing all of the toys in Santa's workshop in an unbreakable plastic called gloopstick? That's basically what this scheme is. EVERY TIME YOU AFA GRADE YOUR FIGURES, THE BIG BAD WOLF WINS.]]
	The '''Action Figure Authority''' (AFA) is the first company to offer a [[toy]]-grading service in which the graded toy is placed in a sealed acrylic display box. The sealed acrylic box of AFA-graded toys is intended to keep the toy safe from future wear and tear. The label on side or back of an AFA-graded [[Transformers brand\|Transformer's]] acrylic case contains identifying information for the toy (such as the figure's name, the toyline, etc.), the overall grade given to it by AFA, and where applicable, the three subgrades (box/card, window/bubble, and figure).		The '''Action Figure Authority''' (AFA) is the first company to offer a [[toy]]-grading service in which the graded toy is placed in a sealed acrylic display box. The sealed acrylic box of AFA-graded toys is intended to keep the toy safe from future wear and tear. The label on side or back of an AFA-graded [[Transformers brand\|Transformer's]] acrylic case contains identifying information for the toy (such as the figure's name, the toyline, etc.), the overall grade given to it by AFA, and where applicable, the three subgrades (box/card, window/bubble, and figure).

Monzo at 21:15, 2 December 2009

2009-12-02T21:15:01Z

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	[[Image:AFA cassette.jpg\|right\|350px\|thumb\|~~Free Energon Cube packaging was unsuccessful~~]]		[[Image:AFA cassette.jpg\|right\|350px\|thumb\|Remember that ''Raggedy Ann and Andy'' [[Christmas]] special where they try to stop the Big Bad Wolf from permanently sealing all of the toys in Santa's workshop in an unbreakable plastic called gloopstick? That's basically what this scheme is. EVERY TIME YOU AFA GRADE YOUR FIGURES, THE BIG BAD WOLF WINS.]]
	The '''Action Figure Authority''' (AFA) is the first company to offer a [[toy]]-grading service in which the graded toy is placed in a sealed acrylic display box. The sealed acrylic box of AFA-graded toys is intended to keep the toy safe from future wear and tear. The label on side or back of an AFA-graded [[Transformers brand\|Transformer's]] acrylic case contains identifying information for the toy (such as the figure's name, the toyline, etc.), the overall grade given to it by AFA, and where applicable, the three subgrades (box/card, window/bubble, and figure).		The '''Action Figure Authority''' (AFA) is the first company to offer a [[toy]]-grading service in which the graded toy is placed in a sealed acrylic display box. The sealed acrylic box of AFA-graded toys is intended to keep the toy safe from future wear and tear. The label on side or back of an AFA-graded [[Transformers brand\|Transformer's]] acrylic case contains identifying information for the toy (such as the figure's name, the toyline, etc.), the overall grade given to it by AFA, and where applicable, the three subgrades (box/card, window/bubble, and figure).

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	[[Image:AFA cassette.jpg\|right\|350px\|thumb\|Remember that ''[[wikipedia:Raggedy Ann and Andy in The Great Santa Claus Caper\|Raggedy Ann and Andy'' Christmas special]] where they try to stop the Big Bad Wolf from permanently sealing all of the toys in Santa's workshop in an unbreakable plastic called gloopstick? That's basically what this scheme is. EVERY TIME YOU AFA GRADE YOUR FIGURES, THE BIG BAD WOLF WINS.]]		[[Image:AFA cassette.jpg\|right\|350px\|thumb\|Remember that ''[[wikipedia:Raggedy Ann and Andy in The Great Santa Claus Caper\|Raggedy Ann and Andy'' Christmas special]] where they try to stop the Big Bad Wolf from permanently sealing all of the toys in Santa's workshop in an unbreakable plastic called gloopstick? That's basically what this scheme is. EVERY TIME YOU AFA GRADE YOUR FIGURES, THE BIG BAD WOLF WINS.]]
	The '''Action Figure Authority''' (AFA) is the first company to offer a [[toy]]-grading service in which the graded toy is placed in a sealed acrylic display box. The sealed acrylic box of AFA-graded toys is intended to keep the toy safe from future wear and tear. The label on side or back of an AFA-graded [[Transformers brand\|Transformer's]] acrylic case contains identifying information for the toy (such as the figure's name, the toyline, etc.), the overall grade given to it by AFA, and where applicable, the three subgrades (box/card, window/bubble, and figure).		The '''Action Figure Authority''' (AFA) is the first company to offer a [[toy]]-grading service in which the graded toy is placed in a sealed acrylic display box. The sealed acrylic box of AFA-graded toys is intended to keep the toy safe from future wear and tear. The label on side or back of an AFA-graded [[Transformers brand\|Transformer's]] acrylic case contains identifying information for the toy (such as the figure's name, the toyline, etc.), the overall grade given to it by AFA, and where applicable, the three subgrades (box/card, window/bubble, and figure).

	Although AFA's grading scale ranges from 0 to 100 at increments of 5 units, typically AFA-graded Transformers score between 60 and 90 for their overall grade, with a large concentration around 80. The exact process by which the overall grade is determined is unknown, but it is always either the lowest of the 3 subgrades or 5 units higher than that. Thus, two figures with the exact same subgrades may receive different overall grades. (E.g., if two different figures receive subgrades of 85 box, 90 window, and 90 figure, then one may receive an overall grade of 85 — the lowest subgrade, and the other may receive a 90 — the lowest subgrade plus 5.) In addition to the grade on the label, there may also be a "Y" or "U" after the grade, meaning "yellowed" or "uncirculated" (i.e., from an unopened case), respectively.		Although AFA's grading scale ranges from 0 to 100 at increments of 5 units, typically AFA-graded Transformers score between 60 and 90 for their overall grade, with a large concentration around 80. The exact process by which the overall grade is determined is unknown, but it is always either the lowest of the 3 subgrades or 5 units higher than that. Thus, two figures with the exact same subgrades may receive different overall grades. (E.g., if two different figures receive subgrades of 85 box, 90 window, and 90 figure, then one may receive an overall grade of 85 — the lowest subgrade, and the other may receive a 90 — the lowest subgrade plus 5.) In addition to the grade on the label, there may also be a "Y" or "U" after the grade, meaning "yellowed" or "uncirculated" (i.e., from an unopened case), respectively.

	AFA only grades toys that are either [[MOSC]], [[MISB]], or [[Wikipedia:Mint condition\|MIB]] with unopened internal bubble and unopened accessory/paperwork baggies. AFA will not grade items that are double-taped or look like they have been resealed. However, AFA will grade double-taped items if they come in an unopened sealed case. AFA will also grade completely unused toys if they never originally came sealed, such as certain ''[[Microman]]'' and ''[[Diaclone]]'' toys.		AFA only grades toys that are either [[MOSC]], [[MISB]], or [[Wikipedia:Mint condition\|MIB]] with unopened internal bubble and unopened accessory/paperwork baggies. AFA will not grade items that are double-taped or look like they have been resealed. However, AFA will grade double-taped items if they come in an unopened sealed case. AFA will also grade completely unused toys if they never originally came sealed, such as certain ''[[Microman]]'' and ''[[Diaclone]]'' toys.

	AFA-grading can be relatively expensive, but it also tends to increase the value of a Transformers toy significantly, particularly if it is in good condition and it is either an old toy or a popular character. On [[eBay]], some of the most expensive Transformers toys are those that are AFA-graded, selling for as much as several thousand US dollars.		AFA-grading can be relatively expensive, but it also tends to increase the value of a Transformers toy significantly, particularly if it is in good condition and it is either an old toy or a popular character. On [[eBay]], some of the most expensive Transformers toys are those that are AFA-graded, selling for as much as several thousand US dollars.
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	* AFA has and continues to grade licensed 1990s Chinese [[The Transformers (toyline)\|Generation 1]] Transformers consistently as the original 1980s US and European versions because the packaging is almost identical.		* AFA has and continues to grade licensed 1990s Chinese [[The Transformers (toyline)\|Generation 1]] Transformers consistently as the original 1980s US and European versions because the packaging is almost identical.
	* AFA has mistakenly graded [[knockoff]] [[Beachcomber (G1)\|Beachcombers]] as originals, and then later, incorrectly again as 1990s Chinese reissues.		* AFA has mistakenly graded [[knockoff]] [[Beachcomber (G1)\|Beachcombers]] as originals, and then later, incorrectly again as 1990s Chinese reissues.
	* AFA has mistakenly graded a resealed ''[[Super-God Masterforce (franchise)\|Super-God Masterforce]]'' [[Browning]] with stickers applied as a [[MISB]] toy.		* AFA has mistakenly graded a resealed ''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)\|Super-God Masterforce]]'' [[Browning]] with stickers applied as a [[MISB]] toy.

	Recently, other companies have begun offering the same service as AFA. CSG (Collector Source Grading), located in South Carolina, offers the same service, but with a more intricate grading system, whereby there are 6 subgrades averaged together to create the overall grade. UK Graders offers the same service, but with an additional "rarity" rating.		Recently, other companies have begun offering the same service as AFA. CSG (Collector Source Grading), located in South Carolina, offers the same service, but with a more intricate grading system, whereby there are 6 subgrades averaged together to create the overall grade. UK Graders offers the same service, but with an additional "rarity" rating.

	Among the Transformers [[Fandom\|fan]] communities, much controversy exists over AFA-graded toys. While some collectors appreciate the service for preserving their MISB toys and assigning grades to their toys, other collectors take issue with AFA for various reasons, including what they observe to be inconsistent grading, the aforementioned flubs, the high prices, or simply because they believe toys were meant to be opened and played with, not sealed away forever in an acrylic "prison".		Among the Transformers [[Fandom\|fan]] communities, much controversy exists over AFA-graded toys. While some collectors appreciate the service for preserving their MISB toys and assigning grades to their toys, other collectors take issue with AFA for various reasons, including what they observe to be inconsistent grading, the aforementioned flubs, the high prices, or simply because they believe toys were meant to be opened and played with, not sealed away forever in an acrylic "prison".

	==Hasbro's relationship with AFA==		==Hasbro's relationship with AFA==
	Prior to Comic-Con 2007, [[Hasbro]] held a fan survey wherein they asked what fans thought of AFA grading. Apparently finding sufficient positive response to AFA grading in their survey, Hasbro hired AFA to grade several Comic-Con exclusive items, including ''[[Alternators ~~(toyline)~~\|Alternators]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys\|Rodimus]]. These items were graded as part of AFA's "Millennium Series", which apparently uses a slightly different scale — 0 to 10 instead of 0 to 100, and with no subgrades. Hasbro's AFA-graded Alternators Rodimus, graded at 9.5, was released for about $200 in extremely small quantities (about 6 to 10) on HasbroToyShop.com many months after the ungraded version's Comic-Con release. Although fan reaction to Hasbro selling graded Alternators Rodimus toys was overwhelmingly negative on Transformers discussion boards, the few that Hasbro made available on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] sold out within a day. Hasbro Toy Shop also had a "coming soon" listing for an Alternators Rodimus graded at 9.0 (0.5 lower than the other listing) around the same time, however this listing disappeared from the site without ever having become "in stock".		Prior to Comic-Con 2007, [[Hasbro]] held a fan survey wherein they asked what fans thought of AFA grading. Apparently finding sufficient positive response to AFA grading in their survey, Hasbro hired AFA to grade several Comic-Con exclusive items, including ''[[Transformers: Alternators\|Alternators]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys\|Rodimus]]. These items were graded as part of AFA's "Millennium Series", which apparently uses a slightly different scale — 0 to 10 instead of 0 to 100, and with no subgrades. Hasbro's AFA-graded Alternators Rodimus, graded at 9.5, was released for about $200 in extremely small quantities (about 6 to 10) on HasbroToyShop.com many months after the ungraded version's Comic-Con release. Although fan reaction to Hasbro selling graded Alternators Rodimus toys was overwhelmingly negative on Transformers discussion boards, the few that Hasbro made available on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] sold out within a day. Hasbro Toy Shop also had a "coming soon" listing for an Alternators Rodimus graded at 9.0 (0.5 lower than the other listing) around the same time, however this listing disappeared from the site without ever having become "in stock".


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