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
For Bluey fans, this two-pack includes an 8-inch Bluey and Bingo, making this a great sibling stocking stuffer, while a 4-inch Spidey action figure brings the character to life.
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Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 14 Nov. 2025
Other 'KPop Demon Hunters' toys available for preorder More merchandise, including dolls, action figures, and accessories, will be available for retail in Spring 2026, according to an announcement on Netflix's website.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Designate a bin for LEGO bricks, another for action figures, one for large sets, and so on.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
Books, puzzles, electronics, action figures and more will be showcased.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
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Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 14 Nov. 2025
Other 'KPop Demon Hunters' toys available for preorder More merchandise, including dolls, action figures, and accessories, will be available for retail in Spring 2026, according to an announcement on Netflix's website.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Designate a bin for LEGO bricks, another for action figures, one for large sets, and so on.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
Books, puzzles, electronics, action figures and more will be showcased.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for action figure
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Besides, the idea that subsets of people don’t look exactly the same even if there’s one doll that represents some of them is already baked into the Barbie experience, which is inherently built around imagination.—
Sarah Kurchak,
Time,
15 Jan. 2026
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Mattel worked with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) to develop the doll over an 18-month span, according to the release.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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That close working relationship gave Henson a unique view of Bowie, not just as an untouchable icon, but as a playful, patient collaborator who embraced both the magic and unpredictability of a puppet-heavy production.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ragusa Ibla runs with the Baroque theme but feels closer to scenes from a Hans Christian Anderson tale, with pastel-pink houses, little Sicilian puppet theaters, wooden toy shops, and misty views over the Hyblaean mountains from the old town’s swirly, wrought iron balconies.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Action figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action%20figure. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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