How to Use action figure in a Sentence

action figure

noun

• To dumb it down, think about how action figures of the past had limited points of articulation.
  — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
• The 2021 inductees were the spinning top, Masters of the Universe action figures and the Lite-Brite.
  — Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2023
• Stretch Armstrong first came to life in 1976 as an action figure with a stretchy body that’s slow to bounce back.
  — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 24 June 2020
• And what is a Barbie if not an action figure with hair?
  — Vogue, 29 May 2019
• But for now, Kristofer Hivju, who plays Tormund, will have to stick to his action figures.
  — Megan Friedman, Harper's BAZAAR, 29 Aug. 2017
• Some people are into D&D or the video games and some are into the action figures.
  — jsonline.com, 18 Apr. 2020
• See how adults play with dolls, toys and action figures. $5, free ages under 12.
  — Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati.com, 9 Apr. 2018
• There’s no one else quite like him in movies: part action figure, part dashboard monk.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 24 June 2021
• The rare Reese's box features the La Flame action figure holding a spoon with a few cacti in the brown background.
  — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 June 2019
• The youngest Jonas reached out to artist Dano Brown to create action figure versions of the newlyweds.
  — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 9 Aug. 2019
• This 12-inch action figure is great for movie buffs of all ages, as Toy Story appeals to the masses.
  — Milan Polk, Men's Health, 30 Sep. 2022
• At his booth, Gilday sold a stormtrooper action figure — still in its box — for around $10.
  — Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2023
• Lightyear tells the origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the action figure made famous in the Toy Story films.
  — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 15 June 2022
• So pack away those action figure and posters, and page through these nerdy coffee table books.
  — Popsci Commerce Team, Popular Science, 4 Oct. 2020
• For his journey, Lee dressed like an action figure, the hood of his black windbreaker pulled tight.
  — Suzanne Sataline, Quartz, 30 Nov. 2019
• The best kind of action figure is an articulate one that's life-like.
  — Mark Stock, Men's Health, 7 Sep. 2022
• The company made items for kids, like action figures and claws, and a replica helmet for adults.
  — Matthew Townsend, Bloomberg.com, 27 Feb. 2018
• Canon, 5, cheered on while holding an action figure of his father the entire time.
  — Sean Neumann, Peoplemag, 17 July 2023
• No matter which fandom your kids (or you) are a part of, chances are there’s an action figure on sale that will delight.
  — Cnn Underscored Staff, CNN Underscored, 14 Oct. 2020
• Herrington says at the time, Swayze wanted to play an action figure.
  — Mia McNiece, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024
• But while Dawson is great with the Jedi moves, Ahsoka comes across more as a strict mom than a cool action figure.
  — Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2023
• The group then used action figures to hilariously enact what Trump’s time in the prison yard might be like.
  — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2024
• Marvin scoffs upon Benny’s arrival, eyeing the ladies’ hat on his head and the dolls (i.e., action figures) in his hands.
  — Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2023
• Kids are used to playing with superhero and G.I. Joe action figures - but these days, there are new heroes in town.
  — Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2020
• Two things used to be true: movie toys were relegated to action figures and LEGO sets were generic.
  — Popular Science, 10 Oct. 2019
• Their focus expanded from live events to pay-per-view to action figures.
  — Matt Flegenheimer, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2018
• Each action figure has a standard price of $59.99 before tax and shipping and handling fees.
  — Collin Robisheaux, BostonGlobe.com, 13 July 2022
• The action figure has the Astroworld artist holding his infamous Travis Scott meal.
  — Shelby Stewart, Chron, 9 Nov. 2020
• All went well until nearly the end of the celebrations, when Jacques dropped his action figure into the crowd.
  — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 7 Jan. 2019
• Chris Butler is writing the screenplay after David Callaham and the Nee brothers took an initial crack at the script, inspired by the 1982 action figure.
  — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 15 Aug. 2024

Last Updated: 1 Nov 2024