Choosing among these action figures and character collectibles comes down to format before franchise: one option is a two-figure Contra set, while the other three are plush characters. Think first about whether the recipient wants poseable-looking game characters, a large display plush, a compact character plush, or a sound-equipped Rio character. The listed prices span from USD 23.99 to USD 129.99, so the decision also ranges from a lower-cost character pick to a much higher-priced two-pack.
Quick take
- Best for a large Avatar character presence: Avatar: The Last Airbender 22 Inch Character Plush Toy \| Appa. Its title and description center on Aang's flying bison, making it the clearest fit for an Appa-focused gift or collection.
- Best for a two-character video-game display: Contra Bill & Lance Video Game Appearance 7" Action Figure 2-Pack. It is the only entry that explicitly combines two named characters in an action-figure format.
- Best for a compact classic Angry Birds character: Angry Birds Big Brother 5 Inch Basic Plush. The red Big Brother character and basic plush format keep the choice focused and straightforward.
- Best for a blue character plush with sound: Angry Birds Rio 8" Plush With Sound: Jewel Bird. Jewel is the only pick whose title calls out sound, and it is also the lowest-priced option in the group.
Listed price comparison
| Collectible | Listed price | Relative listed price |
|---|---|---|
| Angry Birds Rio 8" Plush With Sound: Jewel Bird | USD 23.99 | |
| Angry Birds Big Brother 5 Inch Basic Plush | USD 44.99 | |
| Avatar: The Last Airbender 22 Inch Character Plush Toy | Appa | USD 59.99 | |
| Contra Bill & Lance Video Game Appearance 7" Action Figure 2-Pack | USD 129.99 |
The gap is substantial: the Jewel plush is 82% below the Contra two-pack. That makes franchise preference especially important here. A shopper choosing only by character may happily select the more expensive option, while someone choosing by format may find that the less costly plush choices better match the intended role.
Decision matrix
Choose by collection style. Select the Contra Bill & Lance set when the goal is specifically an action-figure pair tied to the Contra video-game appearance. Choose Appa when the display idea is a single large plush character from *Avatar: The Last Airbender*. The two Angry Birds choices suit shoppers looking for individual plush characters rather than a figure set.
Choose by character and color. Appa is listed in white, Big Brother in red, and Jewel in blue. Those cues can matter for a shelf, room, or franchise collection where a favorite character is already the deciding factor. The Contra set names Bill and Lance rather than listing a single character, so it has the strongest case for someone who wants a paired presentation.
Choose by stated audience. Appa, Big Brother, and Jewel are each listed for adults, children, and teens. The Contra two-pack is listed for adults and teens. If a child is part of the intended audience, the three plush entries are the choices that explicitly include children in their age-group information.
Choose by feature emphasis. Jewel directly identifies sound in its title. Appa's description highlights Aang's loyal flying bison, while Big Brother's description connects the character to the Angry Birds game and movie world. Contra is described as a special-edition two-pack from the fan-favorite video game. These are distinct collecting stories, not interchangeable versions of the same kind of item.
Concise product notes
Avatar: The Last Airbender 22 Inch Character Plush Toy \| Appa
Appa is the natural pick for a shopper who wants the Avatar character to be the centerpiece rather than one small part of a larger set. The title identifies a 22-inch character plush, and the description frames Appa as Aang's loyal flying bison. Its white color also separates it visually from the red and blue Angry Birds choices. The limitation is format: Appa is a plush toy, not the action-figure two-pack represented by Contra. It is best suited to an Appa-led *Avatar: The Last Airbender* collection or a gift where the character itself matters more than a paired figure display.
Contra Bill & Lance Video Game Appearance 7" Action Figure 2-Pack
Contra Bill & Lance stands apart because it is the only named two-pack and the only selection presented as an action figure set. That makes it the strongest choice for a Contra-focused collector who wants both Bill and Lance together, with each figure identified as 7 inches in the title. NECA is listed as the brand, and the description calls it a special-edition set tied to the video game. Its limitation is the price position: it sits at the top of this four-item comparison. It also does not include children in its listed age group, unlike the three plush character choices.
Angry Birds Big Brother 5 Inch Basic Plush
Big Brother is a focused choice for an Angry Birds fan who specifically wants the red character in a basic plush format. The title calls out a 5-inch plush, while the description links the character to the popular Angry Birds game and movie world. It is listed for adults, children, and teens, giving it broad stated age-group coverage. The tradeoff is that the title emphasizes "Basic Plush," so it does not offer the sound callout that distinguishes Jewel. It is also a single-character item, not a paired presentation like Bill & Lance or a larger character statement like Appa.
Angry Birds Rio 8" Plush With Sound: Jewel Bird
Jewel is the clearest answer for someone drawn to the Rio side of Angry Birds and looking for a blue plush character with sound specifically named in the title. The 8-inch size places Jewel between Big Brother's smaller title size and Appa's much larger one, while the listed recommended age range is 12-18 years. Jewel's limitation is franchise specificity: the title is tied to the Rio character rather than the general Big Brother character or the Avatar and Contra worlds. For shoppers who want sound as part of the character appeal, however, Jewel has the most direct feature match.
Final recommendation
Start with Contra Bill & Lance Video Game Appearance 7" Action Figure 2-Pack only when the goal is specifically a Contra action-figure duo; the two named characters and special-edition description make that role distinct. For a single large franchise character, choose Appa. For Angry Birds, pick Big Brother when the red basic-plush character is the priority, and choose Jewel Bird when a blue Rio character with sound is the better fit. Among the four, Jewel is the most accessible price entry, while Contra is the dedicated two-figure collector choice.
