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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Hasbro reported earnings in the last three months of the year above analysts' estimates but expected revenues this year to fall below forecasts due to weaker demand for toys like Star Wars action figures and Nerf guns.
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Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
The company's first attempt, in 2008, was Bakugan, a ball that transforms into different action figures.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Domestic sales were driven by Hot Wheels, action figures, building sets and games, partly offset by declines in Infant, Toddler, and Preschool (primarily Baby Gear & Power Wheels) and dolls, primarily Barbie.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Instead, the boy was creating short films using action figures, adding voice-over narration, and displaying a level of creativity that amazed his mother.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
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Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
The company's first attempt, in 2008, was Bakugan, a ball that transforms into different action figures.
—Alana Semuels, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Domestic sales were driven by Hot Wheels, action figures, building sets and games, partly offset by declines in Infant, Toddler, and Preschool (primarily Baby Gear & Power Wheels) and dolls, primarily Barbie.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Instead, the boy was creating short films using action figures, adding voice-over narration, and displaying a level of creativity that amazed his mother.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Action figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action%20figure. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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