Best Video Game Action Figures In 2024 (2024)

Action figures are already cool in their own way. They're a great way to commemorate your favourite characters from across different forms of media. However, action figures and video game characters complement each other in a special way, thanks to unique character designs and loads of weapons and accessories.

The thing about video game action figures that sets them apart from other action figures is that you can make them use the same accessories or weapons you used in the games. While that may not sound like much, having an action figure on your shelf wielding your favourite weapon from the game. It just adds that extra bit of personal touch.

Updated on January 4, 2024, by Vaspaan Dastoor: There's just something special about action figures based on video game characters. Perhaps it's to do with the fact that you've played as that character, or in certain cases, you can accesorize them the same way you did in the game. Whatever the reason, we thought it enough to update this list with a few more.

Best Recreation

MGS Peace Walker Snake Play Arts Kai Action Figure

Snaaaaaake!

While you'd normally want to place action figures in a place where you can show them off, this Play Arts Kai action figure of Snake will look perfect crouched behind a houseplant or a bookshelf. With an accurate recreation of his Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker avatar, down to the sneaking suit, this is one of the best MGS action figures you can find.

Pros

• Faithful recreation of an iconic character.
• Highly posable.
• Great take on the sneaking suit.

Cons

• Not too many accessories.

$137 at Amazon

The only complaint you could have about the MGS Peace Walker Snake action figure is that it doesn't come with too many accessories. But when you think about it, Snake doesn't need all that much in order to save the world. Just give the man a silenced pistol, and he'll take down a heavily guarded enemy installation in no time. It comes in a cardboard box, but not that kind.

Best 7-Inch Action Figure

Shao Kahn McFarlane Toys Action Figure

All hail the emperor of Outworld!

Shao Kahn is one of the most imposing and commanding video game characters of all time. In his Mortal Kombat 11 avatar, Shao Kahn truly gives of the aura of the brutal tyrant we know him to be. The golden hammer and shining armour only add to his fearsome magnificence.

Pros

• Golden hammer and shining armour easily catch the eye.
• The most fearsome version of Shao Kahn from the games.

$17 at Amazon$17 at Walmart

If you enter a room with the emperor of Outworld in it, you're going to notice. Similarly, if you enter a room with this action figure of the MK11 version of Shao Kahn in it, you'll notice it despite it only being seven inches tall. Also, there's something about his hammer being golden that makes it all the more intimidating. Your guests are sure to bow before this mighty action figure. While the MK1 version of Shao is the latest one, this version of him is how we all remember him - brutal, menacing, and the Kahn of Outworld.

Best Accessories

2B Play Arts Kai Action Figure

There's a weapon for every occasion.

Play Arts Kai features one again, with it's incredibly detailed action figure of 2B from Nier Automata. Not only does the Android look exactly like her video game version, but it also includes a plethora of weapon accessories. Additionally, the unique stand for the figure makes it look like her alternate weapon is floating behind her, just like in the game.

Pros

• Incredibly detailed.
• Numerous accessories.
• Unique stand for more authenticity.

$164 at Amazon

Not only does Nier Automata feature a deep story which will make you question the very nature of sentience, but it also features fun hack and slash combat. It may be a while before Play Arts Kai figures out sentient action figures, but until then, we'll be happy with the arsenal of weapons that comes along with this action figure. It even comes with a model of her Pod assistant. 2B is one of the most accurate, detailed, and accessorized action figures by Play Arts Kai, and this is mostly down to its affiliation with Square Enix.

The wide range of weapons she comes with ensures that you can pose 2B in the way you remember her best, with your favourite weapon.

Best Boss Action Figure

Festering Fingerprint Vyke S.H.Figuarts Action Figure

Praise the Erdtree

Elden Ring is a punishing game, but one that eventually rewards you for your perseverance. While Festering Fingerprint Vyke may not be one of the toughest bosses in the game, it's still a great feeling to mount this trophy atop your shelf. Especially since it comes with a scale model of Vyke's War Spear.

Pros

• Scale model of in-game weapon included.
• A great trophy for your victory.
• Keeps the Frenzied Flame away.

$65 at Amazon$80 at Walmart

While you'll have to purchase the Elden Ring Collector's Edition for a statue of the game's toughest boss, you can easily buy an action figure if you want a trophy for slaying Festering Fingerprint Vyke. Sure, he's not the toughest battle in the game, but this is one of the best Elden Ring action figures on the market right now. We're counting the days till Bandai Namco releases one of General Radahn.

Most Customisable Action Figure

Master Chief 1000Toys Action Figure

One man army.

Never has Spartan Amour looked as good on an action figure like it does on 1000Toys' Master Chief. Not only that, the figure is also extremely agile and posable. Of course, Marter Chief loves his weapons, so the figure comes with an MA40 Assault Rifle, CQS48 Bulldog, the Elite Bloodblade Energy Sword, and the Brute Shock Rifle.

Pros

• Intricately detailed.
• Comes with many weapons.
• Battle damage included.

Cons

• A bit expensive for a six-inch figure.

$121 at Amazon

Master Chief is one of the most recognisable video game characters of all time, deserving the honour of a proper action figure; and 1000Toys did not disappoint. Not only is the Halo Infinite version of Master Chief highly accurate and detailed. But it also features some of the best weapons in the game, allowing you to pose it with your favourite one. The armour is an accurate representation as the one seen in the game, the entire arsenal is just as bonus.

Best Overall Action Figure

Spider-Man Advanced Suit Hot Toys Action Figure

With great power comes great action figures.

Hot Toys is known for it's incredibly accurate action figure recreations. This one of Spider-Man in his Advanced Suit could easily be swapped into a still from the game, and you wouldn't even notice. It also comes with a number of hand, eye, and web variations, so you can pose it however you want.

Pros

• Incredibly detailed and true to its source.
• Fabric suit adds to the overall look.
• Numerous and versatile accessories.

Cons

• Very expensive.

$728 at Amazon$728 at Sideshow Collectibles

At $728, Hot Toys' Spider-Man Advanced Suit action figure is only for the collectors who have special rooms for their exhibits. The fully-fabric suit further adds to the realistic look that the action figure boasts as it hides all the hinges on the figure. In terms of accessories, it comes with hand and web variations, along with a number of items related to Spidey's abilities in Insomniac's game. With the recent launch of Spider-Man 2, this action figure is in popular demand and will be a bit hard to find, so don't waste any time!

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Barret Play Arts Kai Action Figure

Give him a hand

Final Fantasy fans have it real lucky with the Play Arts Kai line of action figures. This one of Barret from Final Fantasy 7 Remake is incredibly detailed and posable. It doesn't feature too many accessories, but who needs accessories when you have a minigun for an arm?

Pros

• Minigun looks amazingly detailed.
• 10-inch height makes it stand out.

Cons

• Not too many accessories.

$165 at Amazon

If there's one thing you remember about Barret, it'll most likely be the massive minigun he has for an arm. Play Arts Kai has brilliantly recreated the character and his weapon in incredible detail. While he doesn't come with too many accessories, this is an action figure that any fan of the Final Fantasy series would love to have.

Darth Revan

From the shadows

One of the most iconic non-canon Star Wars characters to have ever been created, Darth Revan almost got a second wind with the Knights of the Old Republic Remake. However, a disturbance in the development Force has seen the remake shelved for now, meaning this action figure is the best way to commemorate the Sith lord.

Pros

• Dual lightsaber stance is awesome.
• Great way of remembering KOTOR till we get the remake.

See at Amazon$41 at Walmart

Darth Revan was part of one of the greatest Star Wars games ever made. Unfortunately, KOTOR's remake is currently in limbo, leaving this action figure as the best way to remember the Sith Lord. He's also one of the few Force wielders to use a purple lightsaber.

PlayStation Horizon Forbidden West Aloy Action Figure

Rage against the machines

After two Horizon games, Aloy is one of the most popular characters from PlayStation's roster. She has become somewhat of a mascot for the brand; and what better what better way to celebrate that than with an official action figure?

Pros

• Five swappable face plates with various face art styles and expressions.
• Features her bow, an arrow, and her spear.

$50 at Amazon

Aloy is one of the most recognizable faces from PlayStation's lineup, so it's not surprising that she was a part of the recently launched line of action figures, along with Kratos, Atreus, and Jin Sakai. This figure comes with five swappable faceplates with different expressions and facial artwork.

Storm Collectibles Kung Lao Action Figure

Hat. That's it. Hat.

Kung Lao is one of the most underrated characters in Mortal Kombat, but that's understandable when you're always in Liu Kang's shadow. This Storm Collectibles figure gives him the respect he deserves, featuring great detailing, a high number of points of articulation, and a lot of hat effects.

Pros

• Features a number of hat effects based on the character's move set.
• Highly posable.
• Includes his Friendship move too.

See at Amazon$90 at Walmart

Kung Lao doesn't always get the credit he deserves, but no one can deny that he's a way more interesting character than his Shaolin brother. This Storm Collectibles figure lets you pose him in a number of ways thanks to the accessories which mimic his move set from the Mortal Kombat games.

FAQ

What is the most popular action figure scale?

The most popular scale for action figures is 1:12. Most figures will come in approximately this size.

Why are action figures good?

Action figures not only help with taking kids' eyes off screens, but some studies suggest that taking care of dolls and action figures also help develop empathy.

Who invented action figures?

Hasbro coined the term "action figure" to replace "doll' in 1964 when it launched G.I. Joes, in order to market the toys towards young boys.