Synonyms of action figures

action figures

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dolls
• dollies
• puppets
• rag dolls
• poppets
• figures
• figurines
• handpuppets
• marionettes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of action figures

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

Born in London, Nolan fell in love with movies as a child and began making short videos with his action figures. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 20 July 2026

In October, Netflix named Mattel the master licensee for dolls, action figures and other products for KPop Demon Hunters, while Hasbro was named master licensee for games and role-play toys, among other items. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 25 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

In 1987, Masters of the Universe, the first live-action movie based on the Mattel action figures, was released in theaters. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026

While Langella struts around his castle delivering deliriously overblown dialogue, Lundgren displays about as much emotion as the plastic toy action figures the movie is based on. — Jeffrey Ressner, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026