action figures
Miniature heroic dolls
Action figures are posable toy representations of characters, typically from movies, comics, video games, or television.
Distinguished from dolls by their association with action-oriented media and marketed primarily to boys and collectors.
The term emerged in the 1960s to make dolls acceptable for boys: He has a shelf full of vintage Star Wars action figures.
Adult collectors drive a significant secondary market.
Can be repositioned
- articulatedHaving segments that bend
- playsetChildren's outdoor climbing structure
- accessoriesSupplementary items or adornments
- roleplayAdopt another's perspective
imagination · pretend · make-believe · scenarios · adventure · storytelling · characters · vehicles
Powered champion against evil
- MarvelSuperhero media conglomerate
- DCUnidirectional electrical flow
- Star WarsIconic space fantasy franchise
- TransformersFranchise about morphing robots
G.I. Joe · He-Man · Power Rangers · TMNT · anime · manga · movie tie-in · video game
Life's earliest phase
- Saturday morningSixth day's early hours
- cartoonsAnimated drawings, often humorous
- memoriesStored past experiences
- retroEvoking recent past
vintage · reminisce · classic · keepsake · heirloom · toyline · discontinued · reissue
Perfect, unused state
- limited editionSmall intentional production run
- collector's editionSpecial version for devotees
- numberedAssigned figures for order
- prototypeFirst functional specimen
authenticated · exclusive · rarities · display case · resale value · grading · loose · carded
Shape by carving
- articulationClear vocal expression
- paint applicationSpreading pigment onto surfaces
- likenessVisual similarity or representation
- detailSingle small element
joints · ball joint · accessories · interchangeable · scale · packaging · prototype · factory
poseable
Can be repositioned
- articulatedHaving segments that bend
- playsetChildren's outdoor climbing structure
- accessoriesSupplementary items or adornments
roleplay · imagination · pretend · make-believe · scenarios · adventure · storytelling · characters · vehicles · playroom
superhero
Powered champion against evil
- MarvelSuperhero media conglomerate
- DCUnidirectional electrical flow
- Star WarsIconic space fantasy franchise
Transformers · G.I. Joe · He-Man · Power Rangers · TMNT · anime · manga · movie tie-in · video game · comic book
childhood
Life's earliest phase
- Saturday morningSixth day's early hours
- cartoonsAnimated drawings, often humorous
- memoriesStored past experiences
retro · vintage · reminisce · classic · keepsake · heirloom · toyline · discontinued · reissue · flashback
mint condition
Perfect, unused state
- limited editionSmall intentional production run
- collector's editionSpecial version for devotees
- numberedAssigned figures for order
prototype · authenticated · exclusive · rarities · display case · resale value · grading · loose · carded · aftermarket
sculpt
Shape by carving
- articulationClear vocal expression
- paint applicationSpreading pigment onto surfaces
- likenessVisual similarity or representation
detail · joints · ball joint · accessories · interchangeable · scale · packaging · prototype · factory · quality control
- childhoodchildhood, baby, child, kid, toys
- kids activitiesdrawing, board games, puzzles, dolls, craft kits
- Toylanddolls, blocks, trains, teddy bears, puzzles
- Collectible DollsBarbie dolls, fashion dolls, porcelain dolls, collector editions, vintage dolls
- collectible toyscollectible figures, LOL Surprise, bobbleheads, anime figures, blind boxes
- fandom collectiblesautographs, bobbleheads, collectibles, limited editions, memorabilia
action figuresstuffed animals
Soft sewn toy creatures
plush toys · teddy bears · rag dolls · plushies · comfort objects
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