Walmart to sell Jesus Action Figures

[alfaniner]

I wonder if they'll be carrying the Buddy Christ (R).

 

[boojum]

I wonder if they'll have a crucify-me Jesus doll, complete with nails, a cross and groaning sounds as you wedge the nails in his hands and feet!

No, but a cross would make a great pop-sicle-stick project.

 

[kbm99]

I want a soft, cuddly Buddha doll, so I can rub his belly.

I'll be your huckleberry!

 

[Wowbagger]

Speaking as an action figure collector, I don't see anything wrong with this. It's not like this is the first time mythical characters have been turned into action figures.

The only problem, I suppose, is that most of the buyers "believe" these characters are actual, historically accurate personalities. But, that's not the toys' fault. That's just from the usual lack of education in this planet. And, complaining about the toys won't help resolve such matters.

But, NO, I won't be buyin' any of these. I'd rather just get more Star Wars figures.

 

[KingMerv00]

Does it have a kung fu (lack of) grip (on reality)?

How about a riding cloud for revelation?

I don't think a sword coming from his mouth would be safe for children.

Also, the doll should be made from communion wafers and have wine for blood.

 

[Kochanski]

Christian-themed-games at the biggest RPG convention in America... there is just something WRONG about that.

I am with you there. At least Cactus Games seemed very deserted at times when I was in the area of their booth and people did seem to be giving it a wide berth, not walking too close to it even in the crowds that exist in the GenCon exhibit hall.

I will be curious to see if anyone shows up for the Redemption tourney. I will check the schedule and find out when and where it will be. On the occasions when Redemption has been offered at conventions or stores, I have never actually seen anyone play it or buy any of it.

 

[jnelso99]

http://www.accoutrements.com/actionfigures/index.html

Figures include Vincent van Gogh, Carl Jung, Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde...OOH! "Deluxe Jesus!" and "Crazy Cat Lady"...they'd make a nice couple...

A company called "Timecapsule Toys" (can't find a homepage) makes such figures as Ben Franklin, Nelson Mandela, Albert Einstein, and a talking Moses.

So basically, they'll make action figures of anyone, historical or not.

 

[brodski]

You're just looking for an excuse to use the new [nsfw] tags, aren't you.

yes.

NSFW - Image

 

[jnelso99]

That's almost the silliest Doctor Who monster I've seen.

E-JAC-U-LATE! E-JAC-U-LATE!

 

[PrincessIneffabelle]

My husband asks:

"Would the King David action figure come with extra Barbie dolls?"

 

[brodski]

That's almost the silliest Doctor Who monster I've seen.

E-JAC-U-LATE! E-JAC-U-LATE!

 

[strathmeyer]

I hope nobody chokes on the action figure while trying to consume the body of Christ.

 

[lolurigeller]

Dude, this so makes me want to run to Walmart and play with Jesus !

I'm definitely not christian either, but being able to play with a jesus action figure is like the most awesome thing to happen.

I'll problably get one too, when I have money that is...

 

[Tanstaafl]

My husband wants an Aphrodite doll. The inflatable kind. Trust me, that's an action figure.

So, how mad do you have to be before that's the only action he gets?

 

[SezMe]

It's the first time the world's largest retailer has carried a full line of religious toys.

So where's Mohammed? No, forget that. Where's the 72 virgins?

 

[c4ts]

So when are they going to expand the set with Jesus's enemies? I'm thinking evil Pharises complete with beards made from real Jew hair. Pontius Pilate with imperial armor and whipping action. Secret Agent Judas with two shifty disguises and a hideous laughter button. Maybe add a special Action Baptism Jesus whose flesh turns bloody when you put him in hot water, and magically heals in cold water (but it has to be holy water).

 

[Mashuna]

My husband asks:

"Would the King David action figure come with extra Barbie dolls?"

No, just modified versions of the Mary Magdelane doll.

 

[This Guy]

I just hope they have a Jumping Jesus on a Pogo Stick!

 

[AgeGap]

I hope I can buy one that comes with a bicycle. That would be cool.

 

[Liquid_Grace]

Since when does Jesus come with big, bulgy muscles - and what the heck would be on the Tales of Glory play mat?

Looks like it could go with a Xena doll...

Cheers,
Grace