action figures

plural of action figure
as in dolls
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 figures Books, puzzles, electronics, action figures and more will be showcased. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025 Mattel will handle dolls, action figures, accessories and playsets, while Hasbro will focus on plush, electronics, roleplay items and board games, the companies announced Tuesday. Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025 The Skibidi Toilet franchise has already established toy aisle partnerships with Walmart and Target via a worldwide, multiyear licensing deal with Bonkers Toys that includes action figures. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025 Several dozen people sat at folding tables facing Hageman’s lectern; a woman in the row ahead of me fiddled with military action figures. Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025 The company has already announced that a host of action figures is in the works. Mike Snider, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025 But yeah, this footage exists of our players treating everyone on stage like action figures, moving them in front the green screen and telling them to do X, Y, Z. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2025 Bubble packaging also brings unique graphics for each sneaker to mimic action figures. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for action figures
dolls
Noun
  • For bones, spirits, and some menacing dolls, here’s where to go for a fright.
    Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
  • On the mansion's second floor, two wooden dolls on display could give you the creeps.
    Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025

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“Action figures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action%20figures. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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