Top 20 Black Action Figures
For Black History Month, instead of giving a lesson on George Washington Carver’s nuts like we got each year in elementary school, this year we’ll discuss African American action figures (of fictional characters). Unfortunately, there aren’t that many good ones, which is a shame. Couldn’t even find a good one of Will Smith! Did we miss your favorites? Name them in the comments.
20 – Pee Wee’s Playhouse Cowboy Curtis
This was the role Laurence Fishburne was born to play.
19 – Frozone – The Incredibles
Here’s a character who could get his own Pixar spinoff, with or without The Incredibles II.
18 – Star Trek The Next Generation’s Lt. Geordi LaForge
17 – Star Trek The Next Generation’s Lt. Worf
LeVar Burton and Michael Dorn brought the soul to space.
I couldn’t find a Halle Berry Catwoman action figure so we’ll have to do with her slightly more popular character.
You can’t really have Carl without Lenny. He looks so alone. There are a few other Simpson’s characters who are black, such as Judge Roy Snyder, Bleeding Gums Murphy and Officer Lou.
14 – Family Guy’s Cleveland Brown
Sometimes when I watch The Cleveland Show I throw something at my television and yell “Be more funny!” Yet I keep tuning in each week.
13 – Green Lantern’s John Stewart
I wonder if they’ll make a different version of this movie with Will Smith instead of Seth Rogen. (Addition: Cuz Green Lantern and Green Hornet are the same damn character).
12 – South Park Chef Action Figure
Good ‘ole Chef. We remember him fondly, before he went nuts.
11 – The Matrix’s Morpheus in a Chair Series
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Forget Cowboy Curtis, get this version of Fishburne, instead. He can even sit in a chair!
10 – Marvel Legends Blade Action Figure
With Wesley Snipes in prison, we’ll have to wait a long time for the next Blade.
9 – Miami Vice’s Ricardo Tubbs
I almost forgot about Philip Michael Thomas. We all did.
Well, at least one version of Nick Fury is black. And yes, it’s Sam Jackson.
The best part of this character? He talks in rhymes.
6 – WWE Classic Superstars – Junkyard Dog
May my fifth favorite professional wrestler ever rest in peace.
From the game, Gears of War.
Samuel Jackson again. Couldn’t find a good Jules Winnfield action figure, though.
The article could’ve been Top Samuel Jackson Action Figures, instead.
There have been many Lando action figures over the years, all of whom look like Billy Dee Williams. Score.
Mr. T still rules.
See more black action figures at www.collectorsquest.com.
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