Do You Collect Action Figures? How Are They Graded?
Grading Your Figures This guide deals generally with the grading of CARDED action figures rather than loose action figures as the grading of loose figures is far more complicated and involves a lot more variables that are not even addressed in grading carded figures (e.g., paint details, loose joints, etc.). The Condition or C-Scale Grading System With the C-Scale system a MINT C10 carded figure is assumed to have no flaws or imperfections whatsoever. Any flaw, no matter how minor and the carded figure can no longer be considered MINT C10. Even a figure that has come straight from the manufacturers factory sealed case will often have some slight imperfection so a genuine Mint C10 figure is extremely rare. How to use the C-Scale? Here is a guide to the acceptable grades available in the C-Scale and the relevant condition of the carded figure. Please note that this is a GUIDE and always ensure you are dealing with an established or reputable dealer when buying action figures using the C-
