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Action Figure Collector Terminology Guide
Clear, plain-English explanations of the key collecting and display terms — from MOC and card warp to UV protection and acrylic thickness. Built to help you protect your collection with confidence.
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Plain-English Definitions No fluff. Just clarity.
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Display & Protection Focused Built for real shelves.
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Collector-Grade Reference Quick answers, fast.
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Linked Site-Wide Used across guides + pages.
Quick Definitions. Real Collector Context.
Use the search bar or category filters to find terms fast — every definition includes a “why it matters” note, so you know what impacts long-term MOC display.
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MOC Card Mint on Card |
A figure still sealed on its original backing card, inside the factory blister (bubble). | MOC displays are vulnerable to card warp, corner creases and UV fade — stable support and UV-defended panels help preserve value. |
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Blister Packaging The clear plastic bubble |
The clear plastic shell attached to the card that holds the figure and accessories. | Deep blisters can create pressure points in generic cases; support that avoids blister seams reduces stress marks and lifting. |
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Card Warp Damage Bowing / curling |
When the card bends or curves due to humidity, heat, gravity, or uneven support over time. | Warp is one of the biggest long-term display killers — controlled support helps keep cards flatter and more consistent on a shelf or wall. |
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4mm Acrylic Build Thickness / rigidity |
Acrylic panel thickness that impacts rigidity, clarity, and how well the case holds shape. | Thicker acrylic is typically more rigid and stack-stable, reducing flex and movement compared to thinner panels. |
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UV Protection Protection UV-defended panels |
Acrylic designed to reduce UV light exposure, helping slow fading of card artwork and plastics. | Sunlight and ambient UV can fade inks and plastics — UV defence helps preserve colour and print quality during long-term display. |