An action figure is a posable plastic figurine of a character, often from a movie, video game, or television program. These action figures usually are marketed as dolls intended for boys.

Action figures are useful in making stop motion movies which are gaining popularity among children due to the availability of easy to use computer software for making animated movies.

History

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The term "action figure" was first used by Hasbro in 1964, to market their G.I. Joe figure to boys who wouldn't play with "dolls". G.I. Joe was initially a military-themed 11.5-inch action figure proposed by marketing and toy idea man Stan Weston. The action figure featured changeable clothes, with various uniforms to suit different purposes. In a move that would create global popularity for this type of toy, Hasbro also licensed the product to companies in other markets:

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@AmeliaMangan Shame, I know there's a site that does custom dolls/action figures but they're a pretty penny.
Ruby_Stevens (Jessica Ritchey ) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:40:20 -0000
@AmeliaMangan Shame, I know there's a site that does custom dolls/action figures but they're a pretty penny.
it's weird watching gi joe...cuz it's like seeing all your action figures comes to life haha
jayTOCIE (Jay R Calixto) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:38:39 -0000
it's weird watching gi joe...cuz it's like seeing all your action figures comes to life haha
Hasbro just announced they are bringing back the Micronauts line! Are they releasing the Micro Action figures from Japan or some new line?
CyborgRobot (Micah Hornung) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:13:11 -0000
Hasbro just announced they are bringing back the Micronauts line! Are they releasing the Micro Action figures from Japan or some new line?
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Nerdiie_Jerk314 (Nerdiie Jerk) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:03:22 -0000
TIME FOR BED! He Didnt Call So Be It! What Am I Doing Tomorrow? Gotta Call Up My Action Figures And Find Out l0l*
RT @IAMJREAL: If you can climb #rhiannasforehead At the state fair they give you a CHRIS BROWN ACTION FIGURES WITH KARATE CHOP ACTION!!{Lol}
KPRMARKETING (Kathie) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:38:10 -0000
RT @IAMJREAL: If you can climb #rhiannasforehead At the state fair they give you a CHRIS BROWN ACTION FIGURES WITH KARATE CHOP ACTION!!{Lol}
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jwelchs (Jenna Welch) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:33:28 -0000
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