By Alexa Back This new collector’s item will certainly surpass all expectations. As a hobby, people love collecting things — from shells on the beach and comic books to American Girl Dolls (MAT) – Get Mattel Inc. Report and Pokémon cards (NTDOY) – Get Nintendo Co. Ltd ADR Report. More recently, people have especially loved collecting action figures. But, does the market for these items reflect their appeal? And how do these brands compete with an increasingly digital world? The market value for Toy collectibles was estimated at $12.5 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $35.3 billion by …