action figure

Definition of action figurenext
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 Joe is the popular action figure line launched in mid-1960s as a realistic soldier toy but was relaunched into its modern incarnation in the 1980s. Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 In a unique spin on the company’s Masters of the Universe action figure line, this year’s SDCC exclusive is the Masters of the Universe Chronicles Gym Bro Skeletor, which references a memorable moment from the new live-action MOTU movie. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 The fifth installment confronts the all-too-real reality that kids would rather play with screens than action figures. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 17 June 2026 Woody and action figure Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) are the star players of a film franchise that over 31 years has explored the special nature of childhood memories while creating more than a few of its own. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for action figure
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Noun
  • Now, she's been immortalized with a Barbie doll and the pink energy of girlhood is headed for State Farm Arena.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Wear pink and scoop up some limited edition merch, but no word if Angel Reese’s new doll will be on the shelves (can confirm, however, that Reese spent part of her weekend giving back).
    Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • While trying to save one of Afton’s victims, a young girl named Charlotte dies and her vengeful spirit possesses Marionette, a creepy puppet animatronic.
    Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Brian Henson’s adventurous stage show featuring improv and sketch comedy with the iconic Henson puppets and puppeteers is back for a limited eight-performance run.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

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“Action figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action%20figure. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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