Definition of action figure
: a small-scale figure (as of a superhero) used especially as a toy
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Examples of action figure in a Sentence
a collection of action figures of his favorite superheroes
Recent Examples of action figure from the Web
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Toward the back of the venue, Juan Salazar with Super Happy Incredible Toys shop in the Heights, was selling vintage Star Wars action figures dating back from the original movie release in 1977.
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Other appearances include a young Obi-Wan Kenobi and a young(er) Yoda—all available as action figures.
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Sansweet, who has penned books about Hasbro's past action figure efforts, was impressed by the the ambitious first HasLab project.
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See how adults play with dolls, toys and action figures. $5, free ages under 12.
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Case in point: My brother’s G.I. Joe 1970s military jeep for his action figure’s wild adventures (nearing half a century in age now) is the perfect ride for a table centerpiece at a cocktail party, weekend barbecue or Father’s Day get-together.
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Their focus expanded from live events to pay-per-view to action figures.
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The Iron Giant is reduced to a meaningless action figure—which runs contrary to the series' central theme of tapping into the true intent of geek culture's biggest creators.
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Toy action figures and a jumble of movie paraphernalia covered nearly every surface.
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First Known Use of action figure
1950
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ACTION FIGURE Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of action figure for English Language Learners
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: a small usually plastic doll
ACTION FIGURE Defined for Kids
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Definition of action figure for Students
: a model often of a superhero used as a toy
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