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action figure

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Definition of action figure

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 Action Man — the iconic British action figure that first launched in 1966 — is getting the movie treatment. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for action figure

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The prolific designer has put his touch on Barbie and Ken dolls.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
This former Netflix executive has a plan to revive the popular doll maker.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

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Screenings of Puppet Heap’s original short films, narrated by the studio’s larger-than-life mascot, the Heap, show audiences how puppets are designed, built and brought to life for the camera.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
He was called Snarl, the Cigar Box Frackle, and that puppet was later remodeled into Gonzo.

— Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026

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