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It's no big deal for Mattel to release a toy that just happens to look like a recently deceased actor in conjunction with a popular action flick, especially when the family approves. But imagine you've somehow gone home with a comic book nerd, and he shows you his "collection." What is the one possible way he could further creep you out?
Mattel Releases World's Most Awkward Figurine
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1:59 PM on Sat Feb 16 2008
By Nick Douglas
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This would give me the heebie-jeebies: [www.madamealexander.com]
Answer: all of his figurines would be NAKED.
@Dickdogfood: ...as well as the nerd.
Answer:
His mummified mother would be sitting in a rocking chair in the corner, holding a warm cup of tea and a Playboy from 1977.
@BettyCrocker: That's the most amazing thing I've ever seen in my life.
@sexbot: I hate to do this to you, then, but you leave me no choice: [www.amazon.com]
@BettyCrocker: Thank you! I was just trying to think of the worst [as in: MOST AWESOME] possible baby shower gift. But which to choose?
I immediately regret the phrasing of that question!
@BettyCrocker: All this had made realize that the only way someone could further creep me out would be to have a Jon Benet Ramsey doll. Or a Jon Benet Ramsey tattoo with the words NEVER SURRENDER tattooed in Gothic lettering around her face.
Not as Kreepy as the BRAD RENFRO "Tom and Huck" Action Figure.
@MyCubeHas3Sides: That's exquisite. I nominate you for a Commie! (Am I too late for that?)
@BettyCrocker: That Tippi Hendren action doll photo is so good I am seriously, seriously considering changing my avatar. Awesome!!!
@Trixie from Toronto: Tippi from Toronto???
@BettyCrocker: I totally have to start a collection now.
@BettyCrocker: Thanks. Mommyblogging just got a little easier this week.
I suggest that we could make the figuring creepier by pairing it with this:
[shoeblogs.com]
heath ledger action figurine = creepy, heath ledger real doll = creepier.
?Why am I the last to know that Crispin Glover died?
Someone out there is dipping the head in rubbing alcohol and waiting for the paint to loosen so they can peel it away and reveal the flesh colored skin and then... I dunno.
Don't take it out of the box!
In the NY Post article, someone is quoted saying "I would expect it will be a hotter collectible than it would have been before his death." Ah yes, one man's death brings a sweet cha-ching to Mattel's cash register. Wait 'til they introduce a coffin accessory!
@cheesebubble: art dealers used to start bogus "Dali is dead" rumours whenever the price fell too low. I bet Dali got a grim laugh out of it.
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