Toybiz is an American toy company that primarily manufactures action figures and toys based on popular media franchises.
Founded in 1988 by Avi Arad
Initially produced toys based on Marvel Comics characters
Acquired by Marvel Entertainment in 1993
Expanded to produce toys based on other media franchises such as Lord of the Rings and X-Files
Acquired by Diamond Select Toys in 2006
Hasbro is an American multinational toy and board game company. It is one of the largest toy makers in the world, known for producing popular brands such as Transformers, Nerf, and My Little Pony.
Mattel is an American multinational toy manufacturing company responsible for iconic brands such as Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Fisher-Price.
NECA (National Entertainment Collectibles Association) is an American manufacturer of licensed merchandise based on popular media franchises, specializing in action figures and figurines.
A line of action figures based on characters from Marvel Comics that started in 2002 and is still being produced.
A line of action figures based on the film adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
A line of action figures based on the popular Marvel Comics series X-Men.
Toybiz is known for producing high-quality action figures based on popular media franchises, especially Marvel Comics characters.
Toybiz was founded in 1988 by Avi Arad.
No, Toybiz was acquired by Diamond Select Toys in 2006 and the brand is no longer active. However, some of their most popular lines such as Marvel Legends are still being produced under the Marvel brand by Hasbro.
Toybiz was known for producing highly-detailed and poseable action figures with a focus on comic book accuracy. They also had a strong commitment to fans and collectors, often producing figures of obscure or niche characters.
Hasbro is one of Toybiz's biggest competitors, as they also produce a line of action figures based on Marvel Comics characters. Other competitors include Mattel and NECA, who produce a wide variety of licensed merchandise based on popular media franchises.