Overview / Introduction
The Action Man website is dedicated to showcasing a personal collection of the iconic Action Man figures, celebrating the history and evolution of one of the most recognisable toy lines produced in the UK. The collection highlights figures from different eras, including vintage releases and later editions, featuring a wide range of uniforms, accessories, equipment, and themed sets. The website documents the variety and detail of the collection, reflecting the cultural significance of Action Man as both a childhood favourite and a highly collectible series with strong nostalgic appeal. Through organised galleries and descriptive content, the site serves as a visual archive of the collection, illustrating the craftsmanship, design changes, and themes that have made Action Man a lasting part of popular culture.
The purpose of the website is to share the collection with others who appreciate classic action figures, toy history, and vintage collectibles, while also documenting the collection in a structured and accessible format. The target audience includes collectors of Action Man figures, enthusiasts of vintage toys, and individuals interested in military themes, uniforms, equipment, and the historical context reflected in many of the figure designs. The website also appeals to those with an interest in nostalgia, model collecting, and the development of action figures over time, providing an informative and engaging resource for both experienced collectors and casual visitors.
Goals & Purpose
- Why you created the site
- What you wanted to achieve (e.g. practice WordPress, document a collection, SEO testing)
Technology Stack
- Platform: WordPress
- Hosting: Hostinger
- Domain name: https://onesixthcollectables.com/
- Any custom code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP)
Theme
- Theme name
- Reason for choosing it
- Any customisation (colours, layout changes, child theme, etc.)
Plugins Used
List key plugins and their purpose, for example:
- SEO plugin (e.g. Rank Math / Yoast)
- Security
- Performance/cache
- Gallery or media handling
- Custom functionality (e.g. custom post types)
Key Features
- Notable functionality:
- Image galleries
- Custom post types
- Filters/search
- E-commerce (if applicable)
- Documentation structure (if relevant)
What I Learned
- Skills gained or improved
- Problems solved
- New tools or techniques used
Challenges & Solutions
- Any issues faced
- How you fixed them
- Lessons learned
Future Improvements
- Planned features or changes
- Ideas for expansion
Link
- Live website URL
- (Optional) Admin/demo link if relevant
Category / Tags
- e.g. WordPress, Collection, Blog, Portfolio, Experiment
Optional Add-Ons (if you want to go deeper)
- Version history / updates
- Performance notes (speed, optimisation work)
- SEO strategy
- Content structure (pages, categories)