Analysis of the Impact of action figure miniaturization on figure clothing design

Action figurines require various materials and different joint movable models. Figurines are related to ancient religious worship, and have been endowed with new meanings throughout history, gradually evolving into popular toys, performance props and collectibles. Dressing up action figurines with realistic miniature clothing is meant to better render that character's overall image and appearance; this practice represents a design choice that has been practiced since ancient times. With the support of social productivity development, economic progress and technological innovation, the development of the action figurines industry has also ushered in changes corresponding to the times, that is, in order to cater to a broader market and to make the experience of the buyer as worthwhile as possible. As a means to achieve the above-mentioned goals, the industry has strove to focus on the mobility of the figurines, alongside the details of the sculpting and painting process. As a result, the collection of such figurines has become a more attractive matter. The original design choices, which focused on resemblance to the original and low costs, have now changed and focus more on producing exquisite, high-priced works excelling in both resemblance and form. Under this premise, in order to match the change in scale and consumer demand, the design choices regarding figurine clothing have also begun to adjust. This paper will analyze: the development of small-scale figurines and the change in their demand on the market; what kind of impact the development of figurine clothing design has received and what kind of trend it has kick-started, while providing theoretical references for related industries.