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Intermediate3-5 weeks

Toy Action Figure Grade Guide

Learn toy action figure grade from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.

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Workflow

  1. Select Grading Service

    1 hour

    AFA CAS compare scale cost turnaround.

  2. Prep and Submit

    30 min

    Clean gentle no restore declare custom.

  3. Receive Graded Case

    3-5 weeks

    Tamper case label UV verify online population report.

  4. Sell or Display Graded

    decision

    Market premium graded liquidity vs raw display shelf.

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Planning

Preparation

Safety

Execution

Quality

Documentation

Reference Materials

Action Figure Grade StandardStandard

Industry best practices for action figure grade.

Action Figure Grade FormulaFormula

AFA 85+ premium significant; restoration must disclose; MIB graded highest.

Action Figure Grade Reference TableTable

Key benchmarks for action figure grade.

ScorePremiumTier
95HighMIB
75ModerateLoose

  • Pro Tip

    Don't restore then grade undisclosed — fraud.

  • Time Saver

    Pop report — low pop premium real.

  • Warning

    Ship double box peanut foam.

Safety Notes

  • Insurance ship — lost graded rare hurt.
  • Case crack — shards sharp.

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