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 model did her best to create a memorable birthday cake for her toddler — by featuring two John Cena action figures on top of the chocolate confection.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Two action figures of Esti's favorite wrestler, John Cena were also placed on top.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Put simply, this is a straight-up action figure of Optimus Prime.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
The character was first introduced to the world via a line of popular action figures in the ’80s, battling the evil Skeletor.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Two action figures of Esti's favorite wrestler, John Cena were also placed on top.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Put simply, this is a straight-up action figure of Optimus Prime.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
The character was first introduced to the world via a line of popular action figures in the ’80s, battling the evil Skeletor.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Action figure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action%20figure. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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