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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The longstanding Indianapolis toy store buys and sells collectible toys and action figures, including vintage, modern, new and used items.
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Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Nov. 2024
There’s also a bunch of merch to cop like a DOOM action figure and a cereal bowl with a spoon like the one on the cover.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
The toy department comprises a couple rows of dolls, action figures, games and squirt guns.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
His greatest achievement is owning a complete run of DC Super Powers Collection action figures (1984-86), including the Hall of Justice and all the vehicles.
—Condé Nast, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
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Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Nov. 2024
There’s also a bunch of merch to cop like a DOOM action figure and a cereal bowl with a spoon like the one on the cover.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
The toy department comprises a couple rows of dolls, action figures, games and squirt guns.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
His greatest achievement is owning a complete run of DC Super Powers Collection action figures (1984-86), including the Hall of Justice and all the vehicles.
—Condé Nast, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Action figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action%20figure. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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