The Mortal Kombat video game quickly rose to fame following its release in 1998 and gained a huge following among fans that now collect the Mortal Kombat action figures of which some are highly valuable.

The Mortal Kombat series of video games was originally released as an arcade game and has since been designed for play in over ten different gaming consoles. Many of the vintage Mortal Kombat figures now sell for hundreds of dollars above the original manufacturer suggested retail price. Newer editions of these action figures are still periodically released but quickly sell out of retail stores including internet website stores. 

If you wish to start or add to your Mortal Kombat action figure collection, the best way to ensure getting the one you would like to have in your collection is by placing a pre-order online as many of these sell out before they are even released.

Many of these action figures come in limited edition booster packs which if left unopened can become quite valuable within just a few years time of being purchased. Mortal Kombat action figures make great gifts for any fan of this video game series and these figures can be found online including ones which have previously been sold out in retail stores through Amazon.com.