action figure
A children's toy in the form of a posable plastic figurine of a character, often from…A children's toy in the form of a posable plastic figurine of a character, often from a movie, video game, or television program, with moving parts and often capable of some form of spring-loaded movement. It is used to distinguish from dolls, which have acquired the reputation as a girl's toy, whereas action figures are more marketed toward boys.
» My cousin has a large collection of action figures.
Meaning
1 sensesA children's toy in the form of a posable plastic figurine of a character, often from a movie, video game, or television program, with moving parts and often capable of some form of spring-loaded movement. It is used to distinguish from dolls, which have acquired the reputation as a girl's toy, whereas action figures are more marketed toward boys.
Action-Figur
Examples
9 sentencesMy cousin has a large collection of action figures.
I collect action figures.
Tom played with action figures.
These action figures are in mint condition.
Tom collected action figures of his favorite superheroes as a child.
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
First coined by Hasbro in 1964 to market G.I. Joe.First coined by Hasbro in 1964 to market G.I. Joe.
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Forms
plural: action figures| Singular | action figure |
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