action figure

Miniature articulated doll

An action figure is a posable toy depicting a character, typically from movies, comics, video games, or television.

The term emerged as marketing language to distinguish toys aimed at boys from dolls, though the distinction is largely arbitrary.

Action figures often come with accessories and interchangeable parts: He has an extensive collection of vintage Star Wars action figures.

character

superhero

Powered champion against evil

robot · ninja · wrestler · monster · alien · pilot · knight · samurai · astronaut · mutant

manufacture

plastic

Capable of being molded

likeness · scale · prototype · factory · production · packaging · blister pack · quality control · bootleg · knockoff

articulation

poseable

Can be repositioned

pivot · bendable · movable · interchangeable · hands · accessories · dynamic pose · stance · display · range of motion

collectible

mint condition

Perfect, unused state

exclusive · vintage · rare · memorabilia · collector's item · franchise · merchandise · resale · auction · display case

play

imagination

Faculty for forming ideas

playset · roleplay · scenarios · adventure · battle · characters · childhood · accessories · vehicles · playmates

Categories
Opposites
toy material and construction

action figurestuffed animal

Soft toy with filling

plush toy · teddy bear · soft toy · rag doll · plushie

toy function and play style

action figuresecurity blanket

Soothing attachment object

cuddle toy · lovey · stuffed animal · teddy bear

character type represented

action figurebaby doll

Toy infant replica

porcelain doll · fashion doll · Barbie · Cabbage Patch Kid · Raggedy Ann

Family

action, figure, actions, reaction, figures, interact, interaction, transaction, proactive

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G