action figure
nounEtymology
First coined by Hasbro in 1964 to market G.I. Joe.
Definitions
A children's toy in the form of a posable plastic figurine of a character, often from a…
A children's toy in the form of a posable plastic figurine of a character, often from a movie, video game, or television program, with moving parts and often capable of some form of spring-loaded movement. It is used to distinguish from dolls, which have acquired the reputation as a girl's toy, whereas action figures are more marketed toward boys.
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