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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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The Learning Resources Big Feelings Pineapple is an action figure that helps kids identify and express their emotions in a fun way.
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Laura Lu, Parents, 20 Sep. 2024
Another ’80s favorite, Transformers action figures, is also on the short list again after multiple fails.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2024
Super7’s release of the 3 3/4-inch doesn’t mark the first time an American Psycho action figure has been produced.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
The 3 3/4-inch action figure is of Bateman wearing a raincoat and holding an axe.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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Laura Lu, Parents, 20 Sep. 2024
Another ’80s favorite, Transformers action figures, is also on the short list again after multiple fails.
—Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2024
Super7’s release of the 3 3/4-inch doesn’t mark the first time an American Psycho action figure has been produced.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
The 3 3/4-inch action figure is of Bateman wearing a raincoat and holding an axe.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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“Action figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action%20figure. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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