Celebrity dolls and action figures have been very popular for many decades. It would seem that people often collect high-profile celebrity figurines. Collectors may hope to make a profit on the particular star item they have purchased. Others collect these treasures because they really are big fans of a person in the spotlight.

Lucille Desiree Ball (known as Lucille Ball) was born on August 6, 1911. She was a very attractive and dynamic red-haired comedian and actress. She had a successful career in radio, theater, film, and television. One of the most well known and colorful television characters of hers that she portrayed was Lucy Ricardo from the much loved television show called ‘I Love Lucy’. She starred with her husband Desi Arnaz. There is a collection of figures in the likeness of Lucille Balls. An ‘I Love Lucy’ doll is from the episode ‘Be A Pal’. This figurine features Lucy in a brightly colored Spanish-style ruffled dress wearing a turban with fruit and feathers and beautiful gold jewelry. Another figure from ‘I love Lucy’ is Lucy endorsing Vitamins, wearing a blue and white checkered dress with a white collar and long sleeves. She also wears a checkered hat, a pearl necklace, and black shoes. Lucy was the first woman to own and run her own film studio called Desilu. In 1962, she Lucy had a new show called ‘The Lucy Show’ in which she played Lucy Carmichael. One of the funniest segments on the show was called ‘Candy Factory’, where Lucy and her friend Ethel of hers (played by Vivian Vance), hilariously messed things together. There are different dolls sold over the internet where Lucy and Ethel are dressed in pink dress uniforms and chef hats designed for the ‘Candy Factory’ segment of ‘The Lucy Show’. ‘Here’s Lucy’ was another hit TV show she did in 1968. People all over the world were impressed by Lucille Ball’s vibrancy and comedic charm. She was known by the media as the Queen of Comedy. Lucy was said to be the biggest TV star of all time by TV Guide magazine. Lucille Ball died on April 26, 1989, but she is still loved and admired by many.

Elvis Aaron Presley, born in Tupelo, Mississippi in the US on the 1st of January. On January 8, 1937 he was a very charismatic and talented singer, entertainer and actor. He was named the ‘King of Rock and Roll’ by the media. Some of his many hit songs include ‘Heart Break Hotel’, ‘Jail House Rock’ and ‘Blue Suede Shoes’. He served in the military in the late 1950s. When Elvis returned to entertainment in the 1960s, he appeared in many movies and on television. At the age of 36, Elvis Presley received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The legend of him continues in his recorded music, movies, and in various forms. of authorized figures resembling Elvis. Some figures are of Elvis in the movie ‘Jail House Rock’. There is a figure that looks like Elvis from his ‘Come Back Show’ in 1968 wearing the leather jacket, jeans and holding a guitar. He wears a replica of his white eagle jumpsuit with gold stars, jewels, eagle motifs on the chest, flared sleeves and pants. His colorful jumpsuit also has an eagle motif with its wings spread on the back. The same figure of Elvis. he also wears a red garland around his neck and a scarf and cape. Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977, but his fame lives on. He has been inducted into multiple Music Halls of Fame.

Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jean Mortenson (later changed to Baker), was born in 1926. The glamorous blonde actress starred in several films, including ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ in 1953. There is a Marilyn Monroe figurine available on the internet that the Blonde Bombshell with ruby ​​red lips wears a provocative looking yet tasteful pink strapless dress with a pink bustle on the back. Her accessories include shoulder-length gloves accented by a gorgeous diamond necklace just like in the movie. Another beautiful Marilyn Monroe doll is a replica of what she wore to her Hollywood debut. The glamorous-looking doll wears a form-fitting white dress covered in sequins in floral designs. Her dress is accessorized with beautiful elbow-length gloves, a gold bracelet with matching earrings. Marilyn Monroe died in 1962 but the memory of her lives on in her movies, various memorabilia of her and various lovely dolls in the image of Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn was and continues to be admired by many people.

John Christopher Depp II (known as Johnny Depp) was born on June 9, 1963 in Owensboro, Kentucky, USA. He is an extremely talented actor who plays many different characters with little effort. He was first seen on a TV show in the 1980s called ’21 Jump Street’ which, along with his good looks, quickly made him a teen idol. Depp starred in Edward Scissor Hands in 1990 and has gone on to have a number of box office hits ever since. There are figures offered on the internet that look like Johnny Depp in Edward Scissorhands. He also dresses in colorful clothing like the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland. A figure of Ichabod Crane from the Sleepy Hollow movie is also available. He wears a long black coat with a matching dark suit. Ichabod also wears a white shirt, black knee-high boots, and holds a long, black pistol. A Mad Hatter doll resembling the image of Johnny Depp in an extravagant costume and an oversized gray hat with a bright fuchsia scarf. The suit is dark with bright colors on the tail of the suit. The Mad Hatter is available on the Internet. There are also different Jack Sparrow action figures in the likeness of Johnny Depp from ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ (2003 – present), a continuing series. Jack Sparrow is one of his most unique characters. You can buy many other souvenirs and action figures related to the different series of the movie ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’. One of the available Jack Sparrow action figures can be changed. Captain Jack Sparrow has a black pirate hat, a purple bandana around his head, and an open buttoned blue vest. He also wears a dark medieval suit (trousers), long coat, cream-colored shirt with puffed sleeves, and knee-high brown leather boots. Jack wears rings, a brown leather belt with two pistols, a saber, a compass, and a glass of wine. This action figure closely resembles Johnny Depp’s character Jack Sparrow. Johnny Depp is what one might call a modern Renaissance man. He is a multi-talented person who is not only an extremely successful actor, but also a director, producer, guitarist in a band, winemaker, and restaurant owner. The Guinness World of Records has named Johnny Depp the world’s highest-paid actor to date. His many talents continue to flourish.

Each of these famous artists that I have mentioned remain household names, although some of them are in the memory. There are many celebrity dolls and action figures available for collectors and they will continue to be around for many years to come.