action figure

noun

: a small-scale figure (as of a superhero) used especially as a toy

Examples of action figure in a Sentence

a collection of action figures of his favorite superheroes
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Centered on the battle between the heroic He-Man — the universe’s most powerful man — and the evil Skeletor, the Masters of the Universe franchise was introduced by way of a line of popular action figures in 1982. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024 The lack of kids movies, in particular, meant toy companies were not producing as many new action figures, roleplay items and other movie tie-ins. Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024 Marvel War Machine Mech Armor This 154-piece Marvel War Machine Mech Armor action figure comes with three stud shooters, so builders ages 6 and up can act out scenes from the saga. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024 Various action figures of Ortega’s Wednesday Addams have been produced or are in the pipeline from collectibles companies like NECA, Funko and Mezco Toyz, and Mattel Creations has already released a pair of Wednesday dolls in their popular Monster High line. Tim Lammers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for action figure 

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of action figure was in 1950

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“Action figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/action%20figure. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

action figure

noun
: a small-scale figure (as of a superhero) used especially as a toy
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