Action Figure

Pronunciation: /ˈæk.ʃən ˈfɪɡ.jər/

Definitions of action figure

noun a small figurine representing a character, typically from a movie, comic book, or television show, that is posable and often used as a toy

Example Sentences

A1 I have an action figure of my favorite superhero.

A2 My nephew loves playing with action figures of cartoon characters.

B1 Collecting action figures has become a popular hobby among young adults.

B2 The limited edition action figure sold out within minutes of its release.

C1 The action figure market has seen a significant increase in sales over the past year.

C2 The intricate details on the action figure make it a highly sought after collector's item.

Examples of action figure in a Sentence

formal The action figure was meticulously crafted with fine details and articulation.

informal I love collecting action figures of my favorite superheroes.

slang Check out this cool action figure I just scored at the comic book store!

figurative He was like a real-life action figure, always ready for any challenge.

Grammatical Forms of action figure

• past tense: played
• plural: action figures
• comparative: more action figure
• superlative: most action figure
• present tense: plays
• future tense: will play
• perfect tense: has played
• continuous tense: is playing
• singular: action figure
• positive degree: action figure
• infinitive: to play
• gerund: playing
• participle: played

Origin and Evolution of action figure

First Known Use: 1964 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'action figure' originated in the toy industry to market posable toy figures based on popular characters from movies, TV shows, and comic books.

Evolution of the word: Initially used as a marketing term to differentiate posable toy figures from dolls, 'action figure' has evolved to become a widely recognized term for collectible toy figurines representing characters from various media franchises.