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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 figures
Marvel action figures and signs coat the dining the room.
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Bryan West, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Kieth’s work on the series also led to a line of action figures produced by Todd McFarlane.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 Mar. 2026
While Vu survived, Aaron, who loved Street Fighter action figures and Beats by Dre headphones, didn’t.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
The toy maker has a deal with Disney to supply Toy Story 5 action figures and other product around a tentpole release later this year, and also has a KPop Demon Hunters doll line based on the Netflix franchise.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
The companies plan to release action figures, playsets and accessories, vehicles, games, collectibles, role play and other offerings via multiple retailers.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
In the movie’s first dramatic scene, achingly redolent of memory, the brothers—the older is eleven, the younger eight—loll in front of their family’s house, snacking, grousing, playing with paper action figures, trying to fill the solitude and the silence around them with banter and bravado.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
These small action figures, which can be physically folded and clicked into place, offer a brief break from the constant screen tapping many kids do at mealtimes.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 4 Feb. 2026
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.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Bryan West, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Kieth’s work on the series also led to a line of action figures produced by Todd McFarlane.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 Mar. 2026
While Vu survived, Aaron, who loved Street Fighter action figures and Beats by Dre headphones, didn’t.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
The toy maker has a deal with Disney to supply Toy Story 5 action figures and other product around a tentpole release later this year, and also has a KPop Demon Hunters doll line based on the Netflix franchise.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
The companies plan to release action figures, playsets and accessories, vehicles, games, collectibles, role play and other offerings via multiple retailers.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
In the movie’s first dramatic scene, achingly redolent of memory, the brothers—the older is eleven, the younger eight—loll in front of their family’s house, snacking, grousing, playing with paper action figures, trying to fill the solitude and the silence around them with banter and bravado.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
These small action figures, which can be physically folded and clicked into place, offer a brief break from the constant screen tapping many kids do at mealtimes.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 4 Feb. 2026
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.
—Gerrad Hall, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for action figures
dolls
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The merch table was selling posters from the 2024 Barbie concert tour for $20, and the cheapest Barbie dolls being sold for $25 were gone after just a few hours.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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This mystery dumpling craze parallels that of plushy Labubu dolls, which became a worldwide sensation last year after Lisa, a performer in K-pop group Blackpink, was spotted sporting the toy.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Action figures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action%20figures. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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