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HOW TO DETERMINE THE SCALE OF THE MODEL 1-Find the length of the object you want to construct.(In real life dimension) 2-Measure your model 3-Divide the real life dimension either length or width by that of the model. Say the real life object of my model 19.30 M. height and my scale model 38.6 MM. or .386 M. height, Then 19.30 M./.386 M. = 50. 4-Taking the reciprocal basically means putting 1 over is as a fraction which is 1/50 , Then the scale is 1:50 5-Knowing in this example, 50 times of my scale model will make 1 of the real life model.

Most Popular Action Figure Scale . . . Collector's Guide

Formula to Figure Out Scale :

Figure Scale Number x 6feet x 12inches = Size of figure in inches

(1/4) x 6feet x 12inches = 18 inches

 1:4 Scale ( approx.18″)

This scale is one of the largest common scales for action figures and is technically reserved for dolls, if we're going by the doll/action figure definition, as they often have "real" hair or cloth clothing. Examples of this format can be found in Sideshow's Premium Format figures and the superhero dolls made by Tonner.

1:6 Scale ( approx.12″)

This scale was the scale that the very first action figure (G.I. Joe) was. One of the more popular companies today that make 1:6 scale action figures is Hot Toys. They usually have unreal articulation and look like real people. They are very expensive but you probably won’t be disappointed.

1:9 Scale ( approx.8″)

This scale is pretty much exclusive to the Mego toy company's World's Greatest Heroes line of 8" action figures that ruled the toy aisles in the late '70s and early '80s. Other toy companies were quick to follow, such as Ideal with their famous monsters and Evel Knievel lines. This size became so popular, in fact, that G.I. Joe himself shrunk down to this size (although a petroleum shortage needed to make plastic didn't help, either).

1:10 Scale ( approx.7″)

For today's collectors, the 1:10 scale seems to be the king of the hill. Several action figure lines are being produced in this format from Mattel's DC Universe to Marvel's Lengends line. Mattel has made an even bigger splash with their Masters of the Universe Classics line that re-imagines the old school fantasy figures in a newer 7" scale. This size tends to be more popular with adult collectors than with children looking for play value.

1:12 Scale ( approx.5″-6″)

If the figure was based on a movie made during the '90s (Last Action Hero, Congo, Jurassic Park, Super Mario Brothers) their action figures were this size. Throughout the 1990s, figures ranging between 5-6" took over the action figure world, pretty much killing the 3.75" figures and setting a new standard. Although not very popular today, figures in this scale will never be forgotten.

1:18 Scale ( approx.3.75″-4″)

1:18 scale is by far the most popular action figure scale. I have taken a poll in the ToyArk forums and 70%+ of the collectors there prefer 3.75″ figures than any other. You can get figures in this size with lines like G.I. Joe, Marvel Universe, Star Wars, etc.

1:48 Scale ( approx.2")

It should be noted that with the rise in popularity and collectability of figures such as Lego "minifigs" and other miniature, yet fully articulated, figures from other building sets such as Mega Bloks, the 2" tall figure is starting to hold its own and is beginning to command respect in the collectibles world. These figures may very well one day be the reigning scale standard in the not too distant future, so they get an honorable mention here.

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1:12 Large Scale 1:13.7 7/8 inch scale 1:20.3 G, Three-Foot Gauge on Gauge 1 Track 1:22.5 LGB and Bachman 1:24  Half scale 1:29 Aristo-Craft, USA Trains, standard gauge on #1 gauge 1:32 I scale 1:48 O scale 1:64 S scale 1:76.2 OO scale 1:87.1 HO scale 1:120 TT scale 1:160 N scale 1:220 Z scale Figure Size in mm (top of head) Size Ratio 60 mm 1:30 54 mm 1:32  eye level 54 mm 1:34 top of head 38 mm 1:48 35 mm 1:52 33 mm 1:55 32 mm 1:56 30 mm 1:60  Classic 28mm © Fortress Figures  28 mm 1:64 25 mm 1:72 20 mm 1:90 18 mm 1:101.6 15 mm 1:120 10 mm 1:183 6 mm 1:306

Other Large 7/8 inch G LGB Half Scale Aristo-Craft/USA I O S OO HO TT N Z 60mm 54mm/eyes 54mm/top of head 38mm 35mm 33mm 32mm 30mm 28mm 25mm 20mm 18mm 15mm 10mm 6mm Other RR Scale/Figure Size in mm 1: Model Scale Fraction Life Size Feet (to be scaled)     Click on Clear Values prior to entering any new values Calculated Results   English Layout Factors   inches = 1 foot inches = 1 foot (rounded) inches (scale size) inches (scale size rounded)   Metric Layout Factors   millimeters = 1 foot millimeters = 1 foot (rounded) millimeters (scale size) millimeters (scale size rounded) Click on Clear Values prior to entering any new values   For gaming figures, the formula for the ratio is 304.8 (mm per foot) multiplied by the assumed height in feet divided by the figure scale height in mm. For example, if we have a figure we assume is 6 feet to the top of the head at 54mm we have 6x304.8=1,828.8 divided by 54=33.86, rounded to 34, the ratio is 1/34. I assume 6 feet to the top of the head for size measurement and calculated the ratio accordingly. Feel free to copy the code and customize it for your particular needs. Double your money back if you are not 100% satisfied! If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me by the email on the main links page. Other than graciously providing web space for this page, the fine folks at Fortress Figures are not responsible for the content. Back to the Mini Sculpting Link Page

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