10 Reviews: Best Action Figures of All Time (Apr 2024)

Bring the big guns to your collection with this fantastic official Marvel figure of the highly skilled combat pilot War Machine, based on Don Cheadle’s portrayal in Avengers: Endgame. The body has over 30 points of movement and has movie-accurate facial characteristics with precise wrinkles and skin texture. 1 replaceable helmeted head with LED light-up function (white light, battery powered), articulations on waist armour for flexible mobility

Back in the mid-1960s, G.I. Joe was the first toy to be termed an “action figure” (due to the belief that boys wouldn’t play with “dolls”). Despite the fact that the army of figures shrank in the 1980s and 1990s, these legendary 12-inch characters and their kung-fu grip are as amazing today as they were back then.

This is the least expensive Action Pilot configuration I have found. Even my Timeless Classics 40th Anniversary Series Action Pilot was $10 more, and I bought it in 2004. I gave it as a gift; you would be surprised how hard it is to find a set including the flight helmet.

by Kerry Benson

Female equivalents to well-known superheroes and villains aren’t uncommon in comic books. However, these variations are severely underrepresented in toys. While the new DC Fashion Squad characters aren’t based on the books, it’s exciting to see high-fashion, hilarious badassery, and female power collide in these new 16-inch, fully articulated figures. She also looks a lot better in a nurse’s uniform than Heath Ledger.

It looks amazing in person from the hair down to her boots ❤️ and the coat is phenomenal i love her straight up gorgeous .

by Lord Kaotic

Rare. Unique. Revisionist. A creative team of designers, engineers, and other visionaries brought the Batman Timeless Bushido action figure to existence. Take a look at the Play Arts Kai samurai as they battle Gotham’s dark night. Batman, armed to the teeth with a katana and a linked claw, adopts “the warrior’s method.”

Very very good paint job done with the colors. Actual figure looks better than the official pics. Has high level of poses possible anime style poses or Western hero poses without losing figure outline shape. Play arts Kai does Western hero figures Asian style better than the original source themselves for the highly acclaimed Play arts line and this bat man Bushido is another testament to the crazy level of detail that the Japanese sculpter designed.

by Yong How

Cable is a near-infinite articulation action figure with a complete arsenal of weapons. This realistic take on the X-Men classic is excellent for people who crave action, and it’s just as good for play as it is for exhibition. The lone warrior cable, who has come from the future with the strongest class of telekinesis and telepathic abilities, is now accessible in figure form.

I've bought Amazing Yamaguchi figures on eBay and have been burned by knock-offs/damaged products, so I was a bit worried, but thought I would try my luck since I had a gift card. This seller delivered a brand new, legit action figure, in a pristine box. I was extremely happy with this purchase. Note: Cable is known to easily come apart when adjusting legs & torso, but do not break. This is how it was designed and is not a defect.

by TruthBe

Talk about a cultural icon. the Optimus Prime action figure transforms from semi truck to robot in six easy steps. This Optimus Prime is a true classic, standing 11 inches tall and weighing about a pound. Better better, you can complete your collection by collecting all of the Cyber Commander Series Transformers figures. The ageless Optimus Prime is a must-have for every action figure collection.

We bought this for our five year old who loves transformers but has trouble actually transforming the toys meant for older kids. The 6 step instructions were right on the box and he was able to quickly figure it out on his own. He loves this toy! So far it seems to be pretty well built and stands up to his and a three year old’s play. The head did pop off when he decided to send it down a pretty big slide but it went right back on.

by Nathan S.

Hasbro’s 6-inch Snake Eyes action figure is a must-have for any action figure collection. This action figure features the ninja assassin’s signature katana and is highly posable and articulated. The G. I. Joe Classified Series transforms fans’ favorite characters into highly articulated 6-inch scale figures with outstanding deco and details. This figure comes with accessories inspired by the character’s rich history, as well as a classic design updated to bring the G. I. Joe ninja into the modern era.

Mine came perfect. Thinking newer figures are made better then first runs. Mine didn’t have any issues with the knife not fitting sheath or my waist being loose. All my joints were nice and tight. But not so tight it felt like they would break trying to move em. Love my Snake Eyes. Fav. Joe beside Storm Shadow. Very happy got this. What wished had back in the early and mid 80s. I know I’m adult. But hey saw these and had to get em.

by thomas n.

Bandai’s Son Goku Dragon Ball Z action figure adds depth to a two-dimensional character. Using the big format 1/9 scale to generate rich, fine detail and realistically detailed coloring for the utmost in visual appearance, bringing two-dimensional figures to vibrant three-dimensional life. This action figure features lifelike detail as well as a lot of articulation. On any ‘best action figures’ list, Son Goku is a must-have.

This goku is 100% worth it yet he is bigger than most s.h. figure arts figures but besides that the quality and detail are some of the best ive seen for a poseable figure and the synthetic skin on the forearms is a fantastic addition

by Omega7749

With the might of Mjölnir, Silver Surfer travels from the future to fight King Thanos’ tremendous danger. For posing and exhibiting in a Marvel collection, the Silver Surfer figure has superior design, detail, and articulation. This high-quality 15-cm Legends Series Silver Surfer has multiple points of articulation and would make an excellent addition to any figure collection.

I love the character. Is one of my favorite heroes and super cool to fly in space with cosmic powers too. I'm right or what huh?

by Johnny Stephens

As shown by an appearance in Deadpool 2, Diamond Select’s Juggernaut action figure is one of the most hard-hitting mutants in the MCU. Juggernaut and the sans-helmet pursuit variation figure, both with Marvel Selects’ usual 16 points of articulation, are the textbook definition of unstoppable!

Amazing!!! This thing is huggge. it measures 9 inches from feet to top of head. I will post some pics against a marvel legends Punisher just to compare the figures. worth every penny. it is super bulky just the way the Juggernaut is. if you are a collector aka 'geek' like i am this will not disappoint. i will be putting this on my collector shelf on my wall. the next figure on my list, will be Spider-man. do yourself a favor and buy this now.

by partyBoy