Figurines as in anime/comic toys? Garage kits? 1/35 and/or 28mm Military/Wargame models? Porcelain figurines (western/chinese)?
I'm asking as different sized figurines will need different FL, focus distance and maybe DOF control.
However, generically speaking, I think the kit lens is pretty capable for figurines esp. at 55mm.
Lighting is very important and usually more so than the lens. (plenty of reading material on this on the internet)
Generally, you need a longer focal length (FL) as you want a tight field of view (FOV) so that distracting bkgrounds will be left out (eg. messy table)
With a budget of 200+, you can go for a 2nd hand DA 50-200mm (take not you probably need to use a tripod when using indoors at home).
Else a cheap MF macro capable lens like those Pangor/Vivitar/etc 55/2.8 macro; will be very versatile , esp. for small figures.
If you shoot small 1/35mm or 28mm figures, then a macro lens as mentioned above is the most versatile (if not a requirement)