Steve Irwin Action Figures!
Sel Appa
21-01-2007, 01:46
Steve Irwin Action Figures that were halted production when he died, but his wife said they could continue production and they will soon be on shelves across the US. The action figures are dressed like him and say several phrases, such as "Crikey!"
Link (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070120/ap_en_ce/crocodile_hunter_toys)
TWINSBURG, Ohio - Crikey! A talking "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin action figure that has his recorded voice reciting his signature phrase will go on sale nationwide next month.
With the blessing of his widow, the 39-piece Steve Irwin Wildlife Adventure Series as well as plush toys and educational items will launch next month at the 2007 International Toy Fair in New York, toy maker K&M International said.
K&M was ready to stop the international launch after Irwin died Sept. 4 from a poisonous stingray barb piercing his chest, but Terri Irwin wanted to go ahead, said G.B. Pillai, K&M president.
"We want people to know what he stood for and never forget him," Pillai said.
Irwin had recorded the voice for his action figure, dressed in khaki shorts and shirt with hiking boots. The doll describes a crocodile rescue, sprinkled with funny phrases in his thick Australian accent.
"Holy Guacamole!" it says at one point. "Do you see that? It's a giant golden orb spider and she's built her web right across our path! It's super sticky for catching small birds and bats. Let's not disturb it."
The toys will also be sold in Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany. They've been sold at Irwin's family-owned Australia Zoo for the past year. K&M also plans to launch a line of plush toys called Bindi's Friends, named for the Irwins' daughter, who will debut her own show on the Discovery Channel.
Irwin's final documentary, called "Ocean's Deadliest," is to air Sunday on Discovery. It will not include footage shot the day he died.
Who wants one?
Pierce action stingray, pierce action stingray!
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/GermanNightmare/Pickme.gifMee, I want one!!! Heck, I'd by two... three...
Call to power
21-01-2007, 01:50
don't forget his arch nemesis! (yes that is old and I’m a bad person)
http://www.melaniesemporium.com/ray_stingray.jpg
edit: you win this round Ifreann!
Najitene
21-01-2007, 01:52
Nothing like some good ole binary poll.
And you are so wrong for posting such a topic. So wrong.
Do they take orders in bulk?
don't forget his arch nemesis! (yes that is old and I’m a bad person)
http://www.melaniesemporium.com/ray_stingray.jpg
edit: you win this round Ifreann!
Mwahahahaha
Knight of Nights
21-01-2007, 01:56
*Is speechless* I suppose the wife has a right to his legacy and all that though. But can it be good for his kids to see schoolyard chums playing with their father?
Sel Appa
21-01-2007, 01:59
*Is speechless* I suppose the wife has a right to his legacy and all that though. But can it be good for his kids to see schoolyard chums playing with their father?
Being an action figure brings immortality. An official LEGO figure doubly so!
United Chicken Kleptos
21-01-2007, 02:06
But can it be good for his kids to see schoolyard chums playing with their father?
That sounds so dirty out of context. Or if you have my mind.
Teh_pantless_hero
21-01-2007, 02:14
Hell yeah.
Wilgrove
21-01-2007, 04:35
Do they come with a Sting Ray?!
don't forget his arch nemesis! (yes that is old and I’m a bad person)
http://www.melaniesemporium.com/ray_stingray.jpg
Don't you mean Ray Manta?
http://www.fresh99.com/images/mantaray/rayfillet.jpg
Ah, memories of childhood... :p
Congo--Kinshasa
21-01-2007, 10:23
Don't you mean Ray Manta?
http://www.fresh99.com/images/mantaray/rayfillet.jpg
Ah, memories of childhood... :p
He looks a lot like a TMNT character. :confused:
UnHoly Smite
21-01-2007, 10:24
NO! And whoever buys one should be ashamed of themselves!
Congo--Kinshasa
21-01-2007, 10:27
He is.
I thought so. That was my favorite cartoon as a kid. :D
He looks a lot like a TMNT character. :confused:
He is.
Wilgrove
21-01-2007, 10:30
NO! And whoever buys one should be ashamed of themselves!
Umm, why should we be ashame of ourselves?
Congo--Kinshasa
21-01-2007, 10:38
Likewise. ;) I came across an episode recently, and the animation is just dreadful (not to mention the storyline, the dialogue...) but for kids it was fun. And the opening credits were great.
My sister and I collected all the action figures, of course. :p
http://www.virtualtoychest.com/tmnt/tmnttraagc.jpg
I collect it on DVD. Awesome stuff. :D
And I still have all my figures, including the one you just posted.
I thought so. That was my favorite cartoon as a kid. :D
Likewise. ;) I came across an episode recently, and the animation is just dreadful (not to mention the storyline, the dialogue...) but for kids it was fun. And the opening credits were great.
My sister and I collected all the action figures, of course. :p
http://www.virtualtoychest.com/tmnt/tmnttraagc.jpg
UnHoly Smite
21-01-2007, 10:43
Umm, why should we be ashame of ourselves?
For buying the action figure of a man who died. I would just feel like I was aiding in someone making a profit off his death..Which is wrong.
Congo--Kinshasa
21-01-2007, 10:49
For buying the action figure of a man who died. I would just feel like I was aiding in someone making a profit off his death..Which is wrong.
They've made action figures of other deceased people before.
Hell, I once saw a Jesus Christ action figure! :eek:
Harlesburg
21-01-2007, 11:05
I don't care much for it.
UnHoly Smite
21-01-2007, 11:20
They've made action figures of other deceased people before.
Hell, I once saw a Jesus Christ action figure! :eek:
Doesn't make it right. I am just not ok with it, do what you will.
Sel Appa
21-01-2007, 17:44
He looks a lot like a TMNT character. :confused:
That show is a travesty to teenagers, mutants, ninjas, and especially turtles. :eek:
United Beleriand
21-01-2007, 17:48
They've made action figures of other deceased people before.
Hell, I once saw a Jesus Christ action figure! :eek:Jesus Christ action figure? Although this was the most boring dude in history? And does the label say "only for 12 boys" ?
For buying the action figure of a man who died. I would just feel like I was aiding in someone making a profit off his death..Which is wrong.
How do you know the profits aren't going to his zoo?
The Asp Meridian
21-01-2007, 18:14
Steve Irwin Action Figures that were halted production when he died, but his wife said they could continue production and they will soon be on shelves across the US. The action figures are dressed like him and say several phrases, such as "Crikey!"
Link (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070120/ap_en_ce/crocodile_hunter_toys)
Who wants one?
You should be able to buy one in a diving suit filled with red food coloring! Then all the kids would go wild for them. Oh, and it must include our good friend the stingray.
The Asp Meridian
21-01-2007, 18:16
Jesus Christ action figure? Although this was the most boring dude in history? And does the label say "only for 12 boys" ?
They should make superhero Jesus figures! Oh, and Doctor Jesus, General Jesus, Hairstyler Jesus...
...let's not forget mortician Jesus!
United Beleriand
21-01-2007, 18:36
They should make superhero Jesus figures! Oh, and Doctor Jesus, General Jesus, Hairstyler Jesus...
...let's not forget mortician Jesus!Hairstyler Jesus? Yes, I already mentioned the boys thing...
Dobbsworld
21-01-2007, 18:42
I'd be more interested in an Irwin Allen action figure.
She just wants a way to "remember" him.
Wink wink nudge nudge.
Eltaphilon
21-01-2007, 19:02
Don't you mean Ray Manta?
http://www.fresh99.com/images/mantaray/rayfillet.jpg
Ah, memories of childhood... :p
I smell a cartoon series.
"Tune in next week as Steve meets his arch nemesis: Ray Stinga!"
No Mans Land Paradise
21-01-2007, 19:24
I don't see a problem with having an action figure of Steve Irwin (R.I.P.) He for one was a well known and respected figure. Secondly, he is a Legacy. May he be remembered for all times. I'm sure Steve Irwin, himself, wouldn't mind having the action figures put in stores, if he could I'm sure he'd promote it himself. I also don't think his wife, Terri, would do something that Steve Irwin wouldn't want. She most likely feels that Steve would probably want them to sell. It'll continue his Legacy and continue to have him remembered and his mission to be remembered. What a Unique individual the Crocodile Hunter was and forever will be. Steve, you and your family are continually in my prayers. May your Legacy Live On. :)
Dobbsworld
21-01-2007, 19:37
Steve, you and your family are continually in my prayers.
I'm not sure what's more disturbing: that you're trying to communicate with the recently-deceased through an online chat forum, or that a TV personality should prominently feature in your ongoing, intimate dialogue with God.
Johnny B Goode
21-01-2007, 19:42
Steve Irwin Action Figures that were halted production when he died, but his wife said they could continue production and they will soon be on shelves across the US. The action figures are dressed like him and say several phrases, such as "Crikey!"
Link (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070120/ap_en_ce/crocodile_hunter_toys)
Who wants one?
Who in their right mind would buy that fucking thing?
Seriously, they make way too many action figures. They made M*A*S*H action figures. Holy Christ...
New Genoa
21-01-2007, 19:43
Jesus Christ Action Figure! (http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/jesus.php)
There are only two requirements I have for this Action Figure.
One is Real crocodile wrestling action, and the other is real sting ray piercing action.
Jesus Christ Action Figure! (http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/jesus.php)
http://www.mcphee.com/pixlarge/10884.jpg
Yes, that's a sigmund freud action figure.
http://www.mcphee.com/items/10884.html
And they also have a real Jesus Christ Action Figure
http://www.mcphee.com/items/10746.html
*Is speechless* I suppose the wife has a right to his legacy and all that though. But can it be good for his kids to see schoolyard chums playing with their father?
The guy was a hero to plenty of kids...I don't see how that being carried on is going to negatively impact his children. Apparently, Bindi (his daughter) also has one coming out. I guess she wrestles baby crocodiles or something.
Marrakech II
21-01-2007, 21:38
*Is speechless* I suppose the wife has a right to his legacy and all that though. But can it be good for his kids to see schoolyard chums playing with their father?
She has to think of her financial future. Also do you really think these kids go to a regular school? They are most likely either taught by a personal teacher or in a nice private school somewhere. I highly doubt they really even know about this.
For buying the action figure of a man who died. I would just feel like I was aiding in someone making a profit off his death..Which is wrong.
Guess what, it's not about you. His widow wants it to happen, and no doubt Stever Irwin would have wanted it to. Your thoughts on the matter are irrelevant except where specifically applied to your own intent to buy or not to.
Sel Appa
21-01-2007, 21:44
She has to think of her financial future. Also do you really think these kids go to a regular school? They are most likely either taught by a personal teacher or in a nice private school somewhere. I highly doubt they really even know about this.
Plenty of famous people go to regular public school. In fact, this girl who was in a few movies will be in my high school next year, she is currently a sophomore. She even dated the brother of someone I know. And these twins who graduated last year were in a few well-known movies. I obviously won't name either of these. :P
Teh_pantless_hero
21-01-2007, 22:41
http://www.mcphee.com/pixlarge/10884.jpg
Yes, that's a sigmund freud action figure.
They sell those in my college book store, along with Marie Antoinette and Einstein and other absurdly boring toys.
United Beleriand
21-01-2007, 22:48
They sell those in my college book store, along with Marie Antoinette and Einstein and other absurdly boring toys.Marie Antoinette? With removable head? :eek:
Teh_pantless_hero
21-01-2007, 22:54
Marie Antoinette? With removable head? :eek:
Probably not as that would make it not suck as much.
Jesus Christ Action Figure! (http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/jesus.php)
What we really need now is a John-Paul II action figure. :D
Sel Appa
21-01-2007, 23:00
They sell those in my college book store, along with Marie Antoinette and Einstein and other absurdly boring toys.
Do they have Marx or Lenin by any chance?
Interesting how 40% of yous want a "pierce-action stingray"...
Wilgrove
22-01-2007, 01:08
Do they have Marx or Lenin by any chance?
Interesting how 40% of yous want a "pierce-action stingray"...
Well, to not sell a Sting Ray along with Steve Irwin's doll is like selling a Jesus Christ doll without the cross!
Novus-America
22-01-2007, 01:38
Hell, I once saw a Jesus Christ action figure! :eek:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d8/Buddy_Christ.jpg
Buddy Christ loves you!
What we really need now is a John-Paul II action figure. :D
And... there is one!
http://www.forbiddenplanet.co.uk/images/D/D2325.jpg
Lunatic Goofballs
22-01-2007, 16:44
NO! And whoever buys one should be ashamed of themselves!
I once molested a plastic life-sized plastic Ronald McDonald statue. Do you honestly think an action figure is going to shame me? :p
Do they have little sting rays I can use to stab him? If not, no. Though I suppose I could always use a magnifying glass on him.
Sel Appa
22-01-2007, 23:58
And... there is one!
*pic*
I want one of those.
Snafturi
23-01-2007, 01:04
And... there is one!
http://www.forbiddenplanet.co.uk/images/D/D2325.jpg
That's unnerving is what that is.