action figure
noun
a toy figure with jointed, movable limbs, representing a character in a cartoon, movie, etc., or a real person or animal, often one known for exciting action or extraordinary powers.
action figures
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pluralof action figure.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Gross billings for action figures, building sets and games jumped 35%, largely driven by the theatrical release of “Masters of the Universe” during the recent quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
She has kept all of Jang's belongings, including his collection of action figures.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Unlike in Homer or even “Clash of the Titans,” which showed the gods as toga-clad twits toying with mortal lives like action figures, they have little, if anything, to do in this plot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
The unique role came with a bonus: "Being chosen by Lego to have your own little action figures... for them to make that was pretty special."
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
There was even a toy company that wanted to manufacture a line of Parzival lunch boxes and action figures.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
