Which Non-Toy Characters Deserve One?

[griffin]

Yeah, Robot Heroes aren't action figures.

Even though it is a tongue in cheek statement, any toy-figure that has articulation to be able to move (have action), would be classed as an action figure. RHs have articulation, albeit minimal, but with most having 3 points of articulation, compare it to some Gen1 toys that only had 1 or 2 - which is considered an 'action figure' then?


Researching the term ended up with the 'unofficial' Wiki definition making more sense than the 'official' Dictionary definition.

The dictionary website (which is about 95% advertising, making it difficult to even see the definition), states -

a toy doll representing a person or fictional character known for heroic or superheroic feats.

Kinda rules out the Wheelie toy from being an action figure, and any other non-hero type character toys...

As such, the Wiki definition is more encompasing of all toys that are deemed action figures, by stating -

An action figure is a posable character figurine, made of plastic or other materials, and often based upon characters from a movie, comic book, video game, or television program.