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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Hot Wheels, games and action figures sales grew.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
Overlapping action figures, posters and teddy bears also cover Martin's walls and ceilings – his collectables consist of "anything unusual", but he's mostly inspired by Hollywood.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
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
"That bag! That bag!" one shopper shouts while racing through the warehouse, filled with everything from colourful toys -- including popular Gundam action figures -- to ceramic bowls, beaded necklaces and even used umbrellas.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
For the game pieces, I used a bunch of old action figures I had found in the after-school toy basket.
From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore
