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
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Recent Examples of action figure
Marvel successfully argued in court in 2003 that X-Men action figures are non-human toys (despite the premise of the franchise) rather than dolls, nearly halving their tax rate.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 Mar. 2025
There’s a motion capture studio to help artists design better action figures.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
Several new toys were revealed on Friday in celebration of Superman Day by McFarlane Toys, including 7-inch action figures in its DC Multiverse Line of Superman with Krypto the Superdog, Lex Luthor, Metamorpho, Mister Terrific and a Kaiju Monster.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Unlike previous James action figures from McFarlane Toys and Starting Lineup that depict him in an NBA uniform, the first NBA Ken doll will feature the future Hall of Famer in an adjustable, multi-accessory outfit worthy of a pre-game entrance to the locker room.
—David Betancourt, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 Mar. 2025
There’s a motion capture studio to help artists design better action figures.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
Several new toys were revealed on Friday in celebration of Superman Day by McFarlane Toys, including 7-inch action figures in its DC Multiverse Line of Superman with Krypto the Superdog, Lex Luthor, Metamorpho, Mister Terrific and a Kaiju Monster.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Unlike previous James action figures from McFarlane Toys and Starting Lineup that depict him in an NBA uniform, the first NBA Ken doll will feature the future Hall of Famer in an adjustable, multi-accessory outfit worthy of a pre-game entrance to the locker room.
—David Betancourt, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for action figure
Noun
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In fact, these dolls might be the one thing that’s hotter than a Birkin bag in 2025.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
14 May 2025
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Just north of Magic Mountain’s roller coasters, hidden within the vast, anonymous industrial parks of Valencia, lies the secret lab where the murderous doll M3GAN was born.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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At various points in its history, the house also housed a puppet theater and a members-only nightclub called the Continental Casino.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Carolina Theatre of Durham, $10,000 in 2023 to support performances and films for pre-K to 12th grade students, such as a Latin music concert and a puppet show from Paperhand.—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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“Action figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action%20figure. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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