http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/actionfigure/ en-us Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:58:58 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2374017/posts The father of Colorado's so-called Balloon Boy may not have gotten his reality TV scheme off the ground, but Richard Heene is at least getting his own action figure. Connecticut-based toymaker Herobuilders.com is adding Heene to a quirky collection that includes the Sarah Palin Super Hero and the Obama Joker doll. There's also a Bernie Madoff Action Figure with a fistfull of hundred-dollar bills and a Dick Cheney doll hoisting a shotgun. Heene's mini-me wears an "I'm with Stupid" t-shirt with the arrow pointing upwards. It sells for 34.95. Heene and his wife, Mayumi, called 911 earlier this month to... KARK http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2374017/posts#comment Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:58:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2360911/posts St. Paul, Minn. — If U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann's popularity was judged by the sales of her new action figure, she'd be in trouble. The Connecticut-based toy company HeroBuilders has sold only 50 copies of the unlicensed action figure since its release on Sept. 25. Bachmann, a Republican, represents Minnesota's 6th Congressional District and has been a high-profile critic of President Obama and the Democratic Party. "I'll tell you this, she's no Sarah Palin," said Emil Vicale, CEO of HeroBuilders. He said the company's action figure depicting Republican Sarah Palin, former governor of Alaska and former vice presidential candidate, sold... minnesotapublicradio.org http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2360911/posts#comment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:42:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2360248/posts Even action figure Michelle is fashion forwardMichelle Obama is now the first lady in action. The company that created the President Obama action figure announced it's releasing a miniature plastic version of the commander-in-chief's better half, according to the New York Daily News. Jailbreak Toys designed the Michelle Obama action figure to show off her toned arms -- and features the first lady in three different sleeveless dresses. The Michelle figurines retail for $12.99 apiece and are due to hit stores on Nov. 20. "Batman has nothing on Michelle Obama," Manhattan mom Eileen Ramos told the paper. "I bought the... NBC MIami http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2360248/posts#comment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:06:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2360191/posts The toy company that created the Barack Obama action figure has done the same for his wife, Michelle - but don't even think about calling her a sidekick. Jason Feinberg of Jailbreak Toys says he thinks the First Lady doll will outdo the President's version, which has already racked up 200,000 sales. New York Daily http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2360191/posts#comment Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:17:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2327878/posts You can get the Obama Joker AND the Sarah Palin doll and duke it out. hero builders http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2327878/posts#comment Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:46:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2222389/posts Geezuss. Rollerblading. In spandex. Christ. This is, without a doubt, the best President Obama action figure ever: Posable, with facial expressions, interchangeable hands, katanas, 9mm gun, assault rifle, and a lightsaber, among many other complements. Gizmodo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2222389/posts#comment Sat, 4 Apr 2009 18:46:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2169056/posts This site details high-quality close-up photos of their realistic Barak Obama doll line. With accessories, doll can be configured as gangster, rapper, or more fantastic roles, like rigorous intellectual. A smaller, kool-aid drinking fan (or DC journlists) could feature the dolls as experienced, inspiring leader with concrete plans. The photos are not to be missed, would provide good Obama spoof fodder for future critical articles, parodies, etc. Gamu Toys, KK (Japanese companY) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2169056/posts#comment Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:12:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2143158/posts A range of Lego-style fighting figurines - including an Islamic terrorist militant - has sparked outrage among Muslims. The toy mini-figures, made by American Will Chapman, includes a masked terrorist bandit with an assault rifle, grenade launcher and belt of explosives... Sky News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2143158/posts#comment Fri, 5 Dec 2008 02:03:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2142923/posts A Lego-style Islamic terrorist figurine has sparked outrage among Muslims and others. The Islamic terrorist figurine called 'Mr. White' that has sparked controversy The controversial toy mini-figure, made by American Will Chapman as part of his BrickArms line, is a masked militant with an assault rifle, grenade launcher and belt of explosives. The character is called "Bandit — Mr. White" and sells for $14. Shocked by the plaything, British Muslim organization the Ramadhan Foundation has branded the figurine "absolutely disgusting." Chief executive Mohammed Shafiq said the toy is "glorifying terrorism." "I don't think there's any difference between someone that shouts... Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2142923/posts#comment Thu, 4 Dec 2008 19:35:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1938683/posts TalkingPresidents.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1938683/posts#comment Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:37:37 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1890667/posts Who needs A Real American Hero? Not Paramount or Hasbro it seems. The studio's live-action feature film version of G.I. Joe will no longer revolve around a top-secret U.S. special forces team but rather an international operation. In a follow-up to their confirmation that Stephen Sommers will direct G.I. Joe, Variety offers this new description of the team: "G.I. Joe is now a Brussels-based outfit that stands for Global Integrated Joint Operating Entity, an international co-ed force of operatives who use hi-tech equipment to battle Cobra, an evil organization headed by a double-crossing Scottish arms dealer. The property is closer... IGN.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1890667/posts#comment Mon, 3 Sep 2007 22:35:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1884976/posts For the last several months, G.I. Joe fans have been voicing their concerns and outrage online over rumors that Paramount may make drastic changes to the franchise when they bring it to the silver screen as a live-action tentpole release. A new report recounting the political and marketing challenges facing a G.I. Joe movie will likely do little to quell their fears. AdAge.com spoke with Hasbro and Paramount execs about the challenges of marketing a film about the U.S. military at a time when the current U.S. administration and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are at a low-point in... IGN.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1884976/posts#comment Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:05:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1676837/posts This was inspired by the discussion had on the thread Christian Retailing and the Great Commission. No disrespect is meant in posting the following (and no, this isn't satire) Was websurfing earlier this evening, and quite accidentally (seriously!) stumbled across the following toys:Pope Innocent III action figure Armed with his formidable power of excommunication and an intimidating scroll inscribed with Latin text, this 6-inch tall, hard plastic model of the youngest Pope will soon have all of your other action figures lining up for confession. Read the back of the illustrated blister card and you'll find that Pope Innocent III... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/1676837/posts#comment Thu, 3 Aug 2006 04:05:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1626287/posts WASHINGTON, May 3, 2006 – When insurgents attacked Army Sgt. Tommy Rieman's reconnaissance squad near the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq Dec. 3, 2003, Rieman acted on his instincts as a leader. A plastic mold of the action figure that will depict Army Sgt. Tommy Rieman on the day he earned his Silver Star in Iraq. Rieman is among the first participants in the "America's Army: Real Heroes" program, which aims to honor soldiers who have shown heroism in the war on terror by making them into characters in "America's Army," the Army's video game, and action figures. Courtesy... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1626287/posts#comment Wed, 3 May 2006 23:45:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1576809/posts Sgt. Matthew Zedwick, Oregon Army National Guard earned his Silver Star while deployed with the 2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry, serving under the 1st Cavalry Division on this deployment. Zedwick was the driver in a HUMMWV when they encountered an IED near Taji, Iraq which took the life of his gunner and seriously wounded his truck Commander. Zedwick returned enemy fire during the ensuing firefight after pulling his truck commander (TC) to safety. He returned to the vehicle to check on the condition of his gunner, Spec. Eric McKinley, a Corvallis resident. Unable to save McKinley, he then retrieved sensitive items... Oregonlive http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1576809/posts#comment Sun, 12 Feb 2006 01:20:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/572132/posts (CNSNews.com) - It's no surprise that in the aftermath of Sept. 11, America's young boys are turning to a decorated war veteran to help them combat evil. Yet, G.I. Joe, the world's first action figure for boys, is taking heavy artillery from groups that claim the toy promotes violent behavior.Toy maker Hasbro first debuted G.I. Joe in 1964 and named the action figure after the movie, "The Story Of G.I. JOE." Dubbed the "Real American Hero," he is representative of the brave soldiers that defend our nation's freedom at home and abroad. Most recently, Hasbro introduced into the G.I. Joe ... CNSNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/572132/posts#comment Fri, 16 Nov 2001 21:22:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1547153/posts FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina (AP) - The questions were unusual for Sgt. 1st Class Jerry Wolford: Did you play with GI Joe action figures when you were a child? What if you could be one? "Usually, it is not something good when the sergeant major calls a platoon sergeant into his office," said Wolford, 29, of Oakland, Oregon. This time, it was good. Wolford, who used to own about 200 action figures, will now become one. He will model for a new line of figures based on the sequel to "America's Army," an online video game released by the Army in... AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1547153/posts#comment Mon, 26 Dec 2005 15:37:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1540398/posts Merry Christmas MSM! As our calendar year draws to a close, we have many MSM blunders to laugh about. Most have been "purged from the corporate archives" except those who helped expose the original blunder (FR included). This MSM Blunder of the Year Candidate hit in early February 2005.May we never forget John Adam and the MSM who so eagerly brought him before us. foxnews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1540398/posts#comment Wed, 14 Dec 2005 19:38:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1464011/posts El Segundo, CA—(Satire) In a sudden, yet brilliant move—designed to line the pockets of their investors—Mattel, Inc. announces that they have designed the first ever Cindy Sheehan action figure. The makers of Barbie dolls have laid down the gauntlet and staked their position in the war for oil, siding with the plight of mothers across the world. The “talking” action figure is a new girl in town that is destined to become a V.F.F. (virtual friend forever) to liberals everywhere. Mattel, Inc., a diverse company, created the figure and has won the hearts of people in Crawford, Texas, and across... The National Ledger http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1464011/posts#comment Tue, 16 Aug 2005 00:46:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1364599/posts As boys, many of us played with dolls - or what we, in our masculine self-interest, referred to as "action figures." But let's face it: They were dolls. We also entertained ourselves with fake guns, plastic swords and other phony instruments of war - only rarely drawing real blood. Perhaps it was a harbinger of my chicken-hawk warmongering, but I also was the proud owner of hundreds of those rigid green plastic army guys. This army waged epic battles against the Russkies and assorted armies of the Soviet axis. Guess what? I'm no Gen. Patton. And the majority of my... Denver Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1364599/posts#comment Thu, 17 Mar 2005 13:59:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1335137/posts News forum that caught CBS fake National Guard documents shines light on another media blunder "I need you all to look at this photo and tell me if you think the vest is what is being issued and worn in Iraq. Also does the M-16 shown look small?" - posted on 02/01/2005 11:26:05 AM PST by Dog "Ok, some things I'd like to point out... first, that vest, and those boots, they aren't military issue, if they are I've never seen em. Next, the mag in the M4 isn't issued I believe, it looks like a mag you would buy... GoGov.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1335137/posts#comment Thu, 3 Feb 2005 17:23:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1346146/posts DANBURY, Conn., Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Political action figure maker Herobuilders.com, of Danbury, Conn., has added Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to its stable, it said Friday. The Condi doll, part of the "Female Heroes" collection, is outfitted in a navy blue pant suit, powder blue blouse and faux pearl necklace and sells for $24.95. Some of the other action figures offered by Herobuilders include Saddam Hussein, Osama bin Laden, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., filmmaker Michael Moore and Jesus. upi via email no url http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1346146/posts#comment Fri, 18 Feb 2005 18:46:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1334253/posts 19 January 2005: The Slinky betrayed us. I should have known. I never trusted him. He was an unstable character, always going back and forth, back and forth, never showing a shred of backbone. "Come, senor, I know the way to the insurgents' headquarters," he rasped. The fact that he was an Arab toy speaking with a stereotypical Spanish accent should have tipped me off. But hindsight is always 20/20. Literally. I can turn my head 360 degrees I only knew my men by their code names, but even in that short space of time we shared a bond... Tech Central Station http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1334253/posts#comment Wed, 2 Feb 2005 15:22:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1336337/posts Special Ops Cody isn’t a regular GI, and he’s no ordinary Joe. Special Ops Cody is a star. The $39 action figure apparently kidnapped in an insurgent hoax to drum up American alarm has done well for himself: He’s selling on eBay anywhere from around $100 to more than $230, and he’s even scarce to be found downrange. A blurred photo posted on a Web site Tuesday by a group called the Mujahedeen Brigades was alleged to be military man John Adam, whom Iraqi insurgents pledged to behead if coalition-held prisoners weren’t released. The U.S. military, however, denied that a... Stars and Stripes http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1336337/posts#comment Sat, 5 Feb 2005 01:08:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1334807/posts A militant group's claim that it had kidnapped a U.S. soldier in Iraq and planned to behead him was suspected of being a hoax Tuesday, after a California toy manufacturer said photos of the purported captive on an insurgent Web site appeared to show one of its collectible dolls. A group calling itself the Mujahedeen Brigades posted a photograph that appeared to show a stern-faced U.S. soldier sitting at gunpoint before a black banner with Arabic script. The posting called the soldier "John Adam." U.S. military authorities said aspects of the photograph raised doubts: The soldier's vest, for instance, resembled... AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1334807/posts#comment Thu, 3 Feb 2005 04:55:40 GMT