Legal notice
Last updated: 29 July 2026
SECTION 1 β BUSINESS INFORMATION
This website is operated by Paul Swadling trading as Action Figure Essentials.
Trading name: Action Figure Essentials
Business type: Independent online retailer
Location: United Kingdom
Business correspondence: Please contact sales@actionfigureessentials.co.uk for correspondence and return instructions.
Email: sales@actionfigureessentials.co.uk
Website: https://actionfigureessentials.co.uk
Action Figure Essentials specialises in action figures, collectibles, display stands, storage products, replacement parts and related accessories.
SECTION 2 β RELATED POLICIES
Use of this website and purchases made through it are governed by our:
β’ Terms of Service
β’ Return and Refund Policy
β’ Privacy Policy
β’ Shipping Information
These policies should be read together with this Legal Notice.
Nothing in this Legal Notice or our other policies limits or excludes any statutory rights available to consumers under applicable law.
SECTION 3 β WEBSITE OWNERSHIP AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Unless stated otherwise, the original content created for this website belongs to Action Figure Essentials or is used with permission.
This may include:
β’ Original product descriptions and written content.
β’ Original product photography.
β’ Action Figure Essentials branding and logos.
β’ Graphics and promotional materials.
β’ Website layouts and design elements created specifically for our business.
You may view and use this website for personal, non-commercial shopping purposes.
Our original content must not be copied, reproduced, republished, distributed, modified or commercially exploited without prior written permission.
Nothing in this Legal Notice claims ownership of intellectual property belonging to manufacturers, licensors or other third parties.
SECTION 4 β TRADEMARKS AND THIRD-PARTY BRANDS
Manufacturer names, product names, character names, franchise names, logos and trademarks displayed on this website remain the property of their respective owners.
These may include brands and intellectual property owned by companies such as Hot Toys, Sideshow Collectibles, Hasbro, Mattel, Super7, Bandai, Disney, Marvel, Warner Bros. Discovery and DC.
Brand names and trademarks are used for legitimate identification, compatibility and product-description purposes.
Unless expressly stated, Action Figure Essentials is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by or officially connected with the owners of these brands or trademarks.
SECTION 5 β PRODUCT INFORMATION
We take reasonable care to ensure that product descriptions, photographs, specifications, prices and availability information are accurate.
However:
β’ Colours may appear differently depending on the screen or device used.
β’ Measurements may be approximate.
β’ Manufacturers may change packaging or specifications.
β’ Stock photographs may be used where appropriate.
β’ Minor variations can occur between mass-produced products.
Any material error affecting an order will be handled in accordance with our Terms of Service and applicable consumer law.
SECTION 6 β COLLECTIBLES AND PRODUCT CONDITION
Many products sold by Action Figure Essentials are mass-produced collectibles.
Minor variations may occur in paint application, tailoring, assembly, joint tension, alignment, printed packaging and manufacturer-applied finishes.
Product packaging may also show minor factory, storage or transit characteristics. Unless expressly stated, we do not guarantee that packaging will meet a particular collector grading standard.
Whether a particular issue constitutes a fault will depend on its nature, severity, the product description and what a customer could reasonably expect.
Nothing in this section removes your rights if a product is faulty, damaged, unsafe, incorrectly supplied or materially different from its description.
SECTION 7 β PRODUCT SAFETY
Many products sold on this website are adult collectibles intended primarily for display.
Products may contain small parts, sharp points, fragile components, magnets, batteries or electrical elements and may not be suitable for children.
Customers should review the relevant product description, packaging and manufacturer safety guidance before use.
Children should not be allowed to handle adult collectibles without appropriate supervision.
SECTION 8 β COMPATIBILITY INFORMATION
Compatibility information is provided in good faith using the information available to us.
Figures, bodies, clothing, head sculpts, replacement parts, display stands and accessories can vary between manufacturers, product lines and production runs. A stated scale alone does not guarantee compatibility.
Customers should review the measurements, peg sizes, photographs and compatibility information provided before ordering.
If you are uncertain, please contact us before purchasing and provide details of the exact figure or product you intend to use.
SECTION 9 β EXTERNAL LINKS
This website may contain links to websites operated by third parties.
External links are provided for information or convenience. We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their independent content, availability, security or privacy practices.
Visiting an external website is subject to that websiteβs own terms and privacy policies.
SECTION 10 β WEBSITE AVAILABILITY
We aim to keep this website accurate, secure and available, but we cannot guarantee that access will always be uninterrupted or error-free.
We may update, maintain, suspend or withdraw parts of the website where reasonably necessary for operational, technical, security or legal reasons.
SECTION 11 β ACCEPTABLE USE
You must not:
β’ Use this website for unlawful or fraudulent purposes.
β’ Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the website, customer accounts or related systems.
β’ Introduce malicious code, viruses or harmful material.
β’ Interfere with the operation or security of the website.
β’ Systematically extract or commercially reproduce website content without permission.
β’ Submit fraudulent orders, payment disputes or claims.
We may restrict access and take appropriate action where we reasonably believe that unlawful activity, fraud or abuse has occurred.
Nothing in this section permits us to restrict or penalise a customer merely for exercising a legitimate statutory right.
SECTION 12 β LIABILITY AND CONSUMER RIGHTS
Nothing in this Legal Notice excludes or limits liability where doing so would be unlawful.
This includes liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation, and any consumer rights that cannot legally be excluded.
Detailed provisions concerning purchases, delivery, returns, faulty products and liability are provided in our Terms of Service and Return and Refund Policy.
SECTION 13 β PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION
Personal information is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data-protection law.
Relevant information may be shared with payment processors, delivery providers and other service providers where necessary to process orders, prevent fraud, provide customer service or comply with legal obligations.
Please refer to our Privacy Policy for complete information about how personal information is collected, used and protected.
SECTION 14 β GOVERNING LAW
This Legal Notice and use of this website are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
If you live elsewhere in the United Kingdom or in another country, you may also benefit from mandatory consumer protections applicable where you live.
Nothing in this Legal Notice removes any right you may have to bring proceedings in a court available to you under applicable consumer law.
SECTION 15 β CHANGES TO THIS NOTICE
We may update this Legal Notice to reflect changes to our business, website, services or legal obligations.
The latest version will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
Changes will not retrospectively remove rights relating to an order already placed.
SECTION 16 β CONTACT US
If you have a question about this Legal Notice, our website or an order, please contact:
Action Figure Essentials
Email: sales@actionfigureessentials.co.uk
For correspondence and return instructions, please contact us by email before sending anything.