15 Unconventional Action Figures That Make Toys Even More Fun

Cool Action Figures Funny Action Figures Unconventional Action Figures Figurines

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Inspired by childhood classics, many contemporary designers are reimagining the products that defined their youth. In addition to temporary tattoos for grown-ups and toys for adults, this nostalgia has culminated in a new generation of action figures.

Once only modeled after crime-fighting superheroes and rough-and-tumble daredevils, action figures today have taken on new identities. Some, like the enlightened Yoga Joe series and the quirky collection of dissected toys put a fun spin on well-known playthings. Others are unexpectedly posable, impressively customizable, and even entirely wearable!

No matter your playtime preference, you're sure to find a new favorite toy in this selection of unconventionally cool action figures.

These cool action figures make traditional toys even more playful.

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Brogamats | $25.00

Cool Action Figures Funny Action Figures Unconventional Action Figures Figurines

XXRay DC | $19.99

Funny Action Figures Unconventional Action Figures Figurines

Firebox | $30.49

A couple are customizable, letting you make a mini model of yourself…

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Firebox | $27.69

…or your best friend.

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ClayPet | $100.00

Others turn masterpieces—like the Venus de Milo, The Thinker by Rodin, and Michelangelo's David—into funny action figures.

Funny Action Figures Unconventional Action Figures Figurines

FREEing | $38.39

Funny Action Figures Unconventional Action Figures Figurines

Funny Action Figures Unconventional Action Figures Figurines

FREEing | $58.62

Similar ones immortalize artists, like Frida Kahlo, Vincent van Gogh, and Leonardo da Vinci!

Others forego plastic for more creative mediums, including soap…

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ajsweetsoap | $7.00

Paper…

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Magnote | $12.00

And even cookies!

Cool Action Figures Funny Action Figures Unconventional Action Figures Figurines

Suck UK | $7.92

As a bonus, here's a creative piece of statement jewelry that lets you wear your favorite figurines!

Cool Action Figures Funny Action Figures Unconventional Action Figures Figurines

Lenora Dame | $59.00

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Kelly Richman-Abdou

Kelly Richman-Abdou is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. An art historian living in Paris, Kelly was born and raised in San Francisco and holds a BA in Art History from the University of San Francisco and an MA in Art and Museum Studies from Georgetown University. When she’s not writing, you can find Kelly wandering around Paris, whether she’s leading a tour (as a guide, she has been interviewed by BBC World News America and France 24) or simply taking a stroll with her husband and two tiny daughters.
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