Not to be confused with the record-breaking movie by James Cameron's, Avatar (CLICK HERE) - The Last Airbender is an American animated series aired on the Nickelodeon Channel and the Nicktoons Network for three seasons from 2005 to 2008. It is the story of Aang, who is the Last Airbender, and his friends and their adventures in fighting the evil forces of the Fire Lord and stopping the destruction of the world by ending the war with the Fire Nation.

Due to its major success, manufacturers have produces several merchandise, such as Avatar action figures, to the delight of its many followers all over the world. These action figures feature Aang and the rest of the Avatar characters, along with their respective weapons and other accessories. Each figure is skillfully made to remain faithful to the appearance of the characters on television. The costumes have very intricate designs and vivid colors, making you feel like you are actually holding the television characters in your hands.

Aside from their beautiful designs, Avatar action figures also became a hit among toy collectors and fanatics because they are made from durable materials that are guaranteed long-lasting. They are also non-toxic so you can let your kids play with them with out having to worry about any hazards to their health. Also, each action figure, whether a character or an accessory like a vehicle, comes in a box where you can put it after playing or, if you are an avid collector, you may simply opt not to take it out of the box thereby preserving the toy's value.

Despite being an American series, Avatar: The Last Airbender is based on the Asian culture, particularly the influences of China and Japan. The setting is that of an Asian world and there is a prominent use of Chinese and Japanese martial arts as well as elemental manipulation. This is why the action figures under this line appear to be very Asian-looking, especially the main characters.

Still due to its great success as a television series, a movie based on Avatar: The Last Airbender is set to be shown in theaters this year. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, the movie version is simply titled The Last Airbender and promises to deliver equal if not more excitement to its followers. With the showing of this film, a great increase in the production of Avatar action figures is anticipated as there will definitely be a clamor for additional merchandise. Likewise, it is expected that manufactures will come up with new video games and toys based on this hit series, making it another very profitable franchise for the Nickelodeon Channel.