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 figure

noun

a small figure of a character from a film, television programme, comic book etc, designed as a toy and often collected by enthusiasts

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Word History and Origins

Origin of action figure¹

First recorded in 1920–25

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But he's concerned action figure commissions could soon dry up, as well as the public perception of his work, from thousands of AI images mimicking his passion.

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But more importantly, somewhere in a data centre some hot computer servers were toiling away to make Action Figure Zoe.

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“It’s a huge deal. You’re dealing with some of the greatest superheroes and some of the best action figure potential in the industry, and we’re incredibly excited by that,” said PJ Lewis, Mattel senior vice president and global head of action figures and Fisher-Price Entertainment.

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Craigslist ad that raised eyebrows was posted in February, titled “White Boba Fett Action Figure.”

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And the action figure was “pure.”

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