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 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 But one man at Get Stuff Done devoted two hours to painting a miniature Warhammer action figure, not even stopping during the break. Patricia Marx, New Yorker, 15 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 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 See All Example Sentences for action figure
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Noun
  • Now, over a year after the film’s premiere, the demand for merchandise is finally being fulfilled with the pending release of dolls of singers/demon hunters Rumi, Mira and Zoey from Mattel, role-playing toys from Hasbro and Funko Pops!
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Paying the price of a luxury car for a giant silicone doll that needs to be recharged every two to four hours seems like a questionable choice.
    Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • The documentary utilizes a montage of vintage footage with animation and felt puppets of band members, and, having played the festivals, is due for national release sometime in 2026.
    Steve Appleford, SPIN, 20 July 2026
  • The next minute was given over to leaving viewers wondering why puppets rather than Jack White himself were squeezed into the mega-medley to deliver the biggest riff in rock or sportsdom, before BTS took over at the three-minute point.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 19 July 2026

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“Action figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action%20figure. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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