Does this action figure remind you of anyone?! Whilst he may look remarkably like US President Barack Obama, the manufacturers Hot Toys have opted for a generic product name on this 12 inch action figure and are calling him “True-Type Figure Body (African American) - Advanced Version”. Advanced he may well be, as the True-Type body features over 38 points of articulation and a long list of features including, somewhat bizarrely, detachable thigh muscles (don't ask...) and two sets of bendable … [Read more...]
May the force be with Obama!
Surely the wackiest piece of Barack Obama memorabilia around right now has got to be Japanese toy maker Gamu Toys latest Barack Obama doll that certainly puts the action into action figure! Photos of the 12 inch collectible action man brandishing a light sword and taking on the Darth Vader himself have been buzzing through the Internet all week but few have noted that this Obama is an imposter - the real president is left handed! The figure is made by Hong Kong based DiD (Dragon in … [Read more...]
Obama is as good as gold!
The first 500 limited edition Inaugural Obama Action Figure from Jailbreak Toys sold out on the first day of sale - the final run will be only 3,000 so catch them quick if you want one of your own! … [Read more...]
Spidey and Obama team up!
After the runaway success of Barack Obama action figures in the lead up to the President-elect's inauguration later this month it should maybe come as no surprise to find him teaming up with Spider-Man in a special edition of the Marvel comic which will hit stores shortly in the US. Image © Marvel Comics … [Read more...]