Choosing among action figures is less about finding one universal pick and more about matching the format to the character collection you want to build. This group ranges from a large Appa character plush to a 7-inch Contra two-figure set, an art-inspired figma collectible, and a used Takara Donkey Kong figure. The key trade-off is clear: lower entry price and a softer display piece on one end, or more specialized collectible figures and a higher-priced used Nintendo character item on the other.
Quick take
- For Avatar: The Last Airbender fans who want a large character piece: the Avatar: The Last Airbender 22 Inch Character Plush Toy | Appa emphasizes Appa and a 22-inch format rather than a conventional articulated figure.
- For a paired video-game display: Contra Bill & Lance Video Game Appearance 7" Action Figure 2-Pack is the focused choice because it includes two named Contra characters in one special-edition pack.
- For art-inspired collecting: figma Munch Scream Action Figure Limited Edition Collectible Toy New pairs the Munch Scream character with limited-edition and highly detailed attributes.
- For a Super Mario Bros. franchise collectible: Donkey Kong Action Figure NINTENDO Super Smash Bros game 1994 Toy Hobby Takara is the most specialized option here, with Takara branding, PVC material, Japanese origin, and used condition.
Listed price comparison
| Item | Listed price | Relative price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| figma Munch Scream Action Figure Limited Edition Collectible Toy New | USD 151.00 | |
| Donkey Kong Action Figure NINTENDO Super Smash Bros game 1994 Toy Hobby Takara | USD 300.00 |
The listed range runs from USD 59.99 to USD 300.00, and the lowest-priced Appa is 80% below the Donkey Kong figure at the high end. The middle two choices sit close together: the Contra pack is below the Munch Scream figma, while their appeal is quite different-two video-game characters versus an art-inspired single-character collectible.
Decision matrix
Choose by character and franchise. Appa is the direct fit for an Avatar: The Last Airbender collection. Bill and Lance are for Contra fans who specifically want the pair named in the title. Munch Scream is an unusual direction for collectors drawn to Edvard Munch's *The Scream* translated into a figma format. Donkey Kong serves the Super Mario Bros. franchise and Nintendo/Super Smash Bros. theme.
Choose by format. The Appa item is explicitly a 22-inch character plush toy, giving it a different presence from the figures. Contra is a two-pack with 7-inch figures. The Munch Scream figure is listed at approximately 5.9 inches and has a compact display-oriented scale. The Donkey Kong entry is a PVC action figure, but no figure height is specified.
Choose by condition. Three entries are new: Appa, Munch Scream, and the Contra two-pack. Donkey Kong is used, making it the only option where pre-owned condition is part of the choice.
Choose by collecting angle. The figma's limited-edition, art-inspired positioning is the distinguishing detail for a display centered on a famous painting. Contra's advantage is character count. Appa's differentiator is the large plush format. The Takara Donkey Kong figure stands apart through its Japanese origin, Super Mario Bros. franchise association, and the highest listed price.
Concise product notes
Donkey Kong Action Figure NINTENDO Super Smash Bros game 1994 Toy Hobby Takara
This Takara Donkey Kong figure makes sense when the goal is a Nintendo-focused collectible rather than a general character toy. Its Super Mario Bros. franchise attribute, multicolor PVC construction, Japanese origin, and standard-edition designation give the piece a specific collecting identity. The title also ties it to Super Smash Bros. and includes "1994," which may appeal to shoppers seeking that particular Donkey Kong presentation. Its constraint is straightforward: it is listed in used condition and carries the group's highest listed price of USD 300.00. Pick it for the character and Takara-specific collectible angle, not as the simple low-cost route into the group.
figma Munch Scream Action Figure Limited Edition Collectible Toy New
The Munch Scream figure is the natural choice for someone who wants a character collectible built around art rather than a game or animated franchise. It is new, identified as a limited-edition, highly detailed, art-inspired figma item, and depicts the dramatic figure from Edvard Munch's *The Scream*. An approximately 5.9-inch height gives it a comparatively compact figure format, while the multicolor design is described as reflecting the original artwork's colors. The limitation is its narrow subject matter: Munch Scream is a distinct art reference rather than a familiar action-series character. At USD 151.00, it also costs more than the Contra two-pack despite being centered on one character.
Avatar: The Last Airbender 22 Inch Character Plush Toy | Appa
Appa is the clearest choice for an Avatar: The Last Airbender display that benefits from a large, soft character format. The title specifies a 22-inch plush toy, and the attributes identify Appa in white with an item length of 20 inches. The description frames him as Aang's loyal flying bison, giving the piece a strong character-focused role for fans of the series. It is new and is listed for adult, child, and teen age groups. The trade-off is format: this is a plush rather than an action figure, so it will not satisfy a shopper specifically looking for a smaller articulated collectible. Its USD 59.99 price is the lowest in this comparison.
Contra Bill & Lance Video Game Appearance 7" Action Figure 2-Pack
NECA's Contra Bill & Lance pack is the most direct option for a collector who wants two video-game characters together instead of one standalone piece. The title specifies 7-inch action figures, and the special-edition two-pack format puts Bill and Lance at the center of the selection. It is new, intended for adult and teen age groups, and uses mixed materials. That paired format makes it a sensible match for a Contra-focused shelf or a display where character count matters. Its limitation is equally specific: the pack is tightly tied to Contra, so it offers less crossover appeal for Avatar, Nintendo, or art-figure collecting. It is listed at USD 129.99.
Final recommendation
Start with Avatar: The Last Airbender 22 Inch Character Plush Toy | Appa if a large Appa character piece and the lowest listed price are the priorities. Choose Contra Bill & Lance Video Game Appearance 7" Action Figure 2-Pack for the practical appeal of two named 7-inch figures in one package. Go with figma Munch Scream Action Figure Limited Edition Collectible Toy New when the limited-edition, art-inspired Munch Scream concept is the point of the purchase. Reserve the Takara Donkey Kong figure for a collection specifically centered on Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros., and a used Japanese PVC collectible; its USD 300.00 price places it in a very different spending tier from the rest.
