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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Keep scrolling for a first look at the new line and official descriptions, and for exclusive photos of Galitzine, Mendes, and Brie with their action figures.
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Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
At the Nuremberg Toy Fair (Spielwarenmesse), fans were given a glimpse at the new dolls, action figures, collectibles, games, role-play games, and more inspired by the film.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Unsurprisingly, Mattel’s line includes dolls, action figures, games and collectables.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
Initially, Mattel released eight action figures, including He-Man, Beast Man, Teela, Skeletor and more.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Inevitably, in a film where no wheel really goes unreinvented, the earnestly nerdy Daniel, who collects fantasy action figures and even puts them on his desk, falls under their spell.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Larger toys like building sets and bigger action figures can be priced up to $100.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Find anime, action figures, comic books and more at the store on Guilford Avenue.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Dec. 2025
Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
At the Nuremberg Toy Fair (Spielwarenmesse), fans were given a glimpse at the new dolls, action figures, collectibles, games, role-play games, and more inspired by the film.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Unsurprisingly, Mattel’s line includes dolls, action figures, games and collectables.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
Initially, Mattel released eight action figures, including He-Man, Beast Man, Teela, Skeletor and more.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Inevitably, in a film where no wheel really goes unreinvented, the earnestly nerdy Daniel, who collects fantasy action figures and even puts them on his desk, falls under their spell.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
Larger toys like building sets and bigger action figures can be priced up to $100.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Find anime, action figures, comic books and more at the store on Guilford Avenue.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for action figures
dolls
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The group’s notebooks read like fragments of fairy tales or magical realism—years of stories within stories within stories, like Russian nesting dolls.—
Shannon Taggart,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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The reveal by Hot Toys follows the announcements from Mattel and Hasbro on Tuesday about the bevy of dolls, toys, games, role-play items and more on the way from the toy industry giants.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Action figures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action%20figures. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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