Synonyms of action figure

action figure

noun

as in doll

a small figure often of a human being used especially as a child's plaything

a collection of action figures of his favorite superheroes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• doll
• puppet
• dolly
• rag doll
• poppet
• figurine
• figure
• marionette
• handpuppet

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of action figure

With the Vietnam War raging in Southeast Asia and televised on the nightly news, Major Matt Mason blasted into Sears and JCPenney catalogs when soldier action figures were losing their appeal. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Its predecessor, No Way Home, mixed up good and bad guys from three different iterations of the Spider-Man franchise for a ridiculous phantasmagoria of clanging action figures. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

As this year’s San Diego Comic Con draws to a close, Marvel is collaborating with Hasbro to launch a special lineup of action figures in honor of the universe’s most iconic heroes and villains. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026

Along the walls is limited-edition Clash of Clans merchandise, including a Hog Rider action figure, skeleton stickers and limited-edition mugs and T-shirts. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2026