action figure

A small, usually molded plastic toy figure, often having movable joints and typically representing a character from a movie, television show, comic book, or other popular entertainment medium.

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action figure

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

2. (Marketing) 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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But in the year of the franchise's 40th anniversary, Gundam is making a serious push into the action figure market with its Gundam Universe line.

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Boys and Girls Prefer Hyper-Muscular Male Action Figures over Normally-Muscular Action Figures: Evidence that Children have Internalized the Muscular Male Body Ideal

Action figure hero Artist Elmer Padilla shares the secret ingredient to his quality work

Tsinelas to Superheroes

I'm A Celebrity viewers were just as keen as Toff and took to Twitter to ask whether they could buy the action figure.

'I saw Kiosk Keith's little willy winky' Toff gets giddy after holding his action figure - and viewers want one for Christmas; Toff, Amir and Iain transformed into Santa's little helpers as they made Kiosk Keith dolls for kids on the good list

To this day, the final action figure, Yak Face, who appeared in a few brief scenes in Return of the Jedi, remains highly sought-after.

How children's toys kept legend of StarWars alive; It is an astonishing 40 years ago today since Star Wars first hit the big screen - and made an immediate impact on children's toys, argues David Anderson

Articulating the Action Figure: Essays on the Toys and Their Messages

Felicity, 32, from Bournville, might not be able to recognise herself but the actress appears in action figure form in several guises, from LEGO to a huge-headed Pop!

Stores going Rogue to open at midnight for Star Wars fans

Curator Stephen Carl-Lokko holds action figure of Dave Lister, from Red Dwarf; and, inset, above, Lego versions of Afro Supa Star Twins Picture: JON DANIEL/NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL

Holding out for an Afro Supa Hero

The Owner Emil Vicale said "He could not stay out of this race!" Emil Vicale started Herobuilders right after the 9/11 attacks with the George Bush Action Figure and has been in business ever since.

The Best Political Toys for the 2016 Season

Summary: Including a Luke Skywalker action figure of which only 20 have been confirmed, the sale is to coincide with release of new film

Sotheby's unveils first 'Star Wars' collectibles auction