What is the appeal of the Joe Bender toys -- these loveable, poseable, bendable magnetic characters? They are the 3D version of a fridge magnet with just that right mix of metal + magnet + fun. They are mini mannequins ... galvanized steel frames covered in colorful plastic with magnetic hands and feet ... so their playful poses are endless. Many of the characters come with accessories such as a fishing pole, space ship, beach lounge chair, guitar or cape. In addition, each Bender comes packed inside its own unique metal container and many of these containers are as creative as the character itself. These characters are not quite sure whether they should be taken seriously or simply relegated to the toy box. They are just as comfortable being displayed in the Museum of Modern Art (and have been) as they are sitting on anyone's desk striking a pose. Joe Bender is an open canvas and a perfect mix that is form, function and playful fun all in one. Their creator, Steve Walterscheid, is quoted as saying, "Joe Bender can be anybody". He wanted the Benders to be an open canvas and he intentionally left the human Benders faceless so they could be posed to show the character's activity and emotion. This Handbook is an all-in-one guide for Joe Bender Collectors. It tells the Joe Bender toy story. It has pictures of all the individual Benders with a list of their accessories (if any) and tin. This guide also has fun facts about the Benders with a quiz for the fan. The handbook is complete with a collector's complete list of all retired and out-of-circulation Benders with space for keeping track of which Benders you may own and how many. Joe Bender branded toys are registered trademarks of Hog Wild, LLC. Any trademarks, service marks or product names are assumed to be the property of their respective owners and are used only for reference and description purposes.