About Stanley Weston
Lived 1933 – 2017 (aged 84). Stanley Weston was an American inventor.
Stanley Weston (born Stanley Alan Weinstein; April 1, 1933 – May 1, 2017) was an American inventor and licensing agent who created the G.I. Joe toy line in 1963, as well as the very concept of the action figure. Weston later sold the rights to his invention, which he called "outfitted action figures", to Hasbro for just $100,000. Steve and Brad; his brother, Jay Weston; and his half-sister, Ann Sowers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Stanley Weston?
American inventor
When was Stanley Weston born?
Stanley Weston was born on 1 April 1933 in Brooklyn.
When did Stanley Weston die?
Stanley Weston died on 1 May 2017 in California, Los Angeles.
What was Stanley Weston's occupation?
Stanley Weston was an inventor.
What nationality was Stanley Weston?
Stanley Weston was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Stanley Weston (inventor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Stanley Weston. https://biography.guide/stanley-weston/
MLA: "Stanley Weston." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/stanley-weston/.
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