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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Several new toys were revealed on Friday in celebration of Superman Day by McFarlane Toys, including 7-inch action figures in its DC Multiverse Line of Superman with Krypto the Superdog, Lex Luthor, Metamorpho, Mister Terrific and a Kaiju Monster. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025 Unlike previous James action figures from McFarlane Toys and Starting Lineup that depict him in an NBA uniform, the first NBA Ken doll will feature the future Hall of Famer in an adjustable, multi-accessory outfit worthy of a pre-game entrance to the locker room. David Betancourt, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025 Hasbro even unveiled images of its upcoming Thunderbolts* action figures for the Marvel Legends toy line, and the Sentry figure was clearly made in the likeness of Pullman. Nick Romano, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025 Items: Brooks purchased a $5 action figure of Cyclops, an X-Men character. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2025 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 28 Apr. 2025.

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action figure

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