Playthings

The Big Lebowsky action figures
And the Tippy Hedren from The Birds Barbi incarnation

I simply cannot believe either of these are actual manufactured dolls, talk about missing the time for them to be relevant! But hey, I found 'em on the net. I may be inclined to actually get both of them because I adore John Goodman (size does matter) and the Barbi is purchasable IMHO just for the crows about to peck her eyes out.

But lookie look what I found here- a place to make your own personalized action figure. Their front page 'Breaking News' announcement is dated July 2004 so you may have to check it out carefully before you order.


And here, believe it or not, is an accessory order page for your new action figures including a wee bottle of beer for only $16.95. The teensy cell phone at $9.95 is a comparative bargain- their Blackberry is the same price so technology is up even with the miniaturized set.. (This is also the place to go for a dew rag for $6.95, like I am only sayin'...)

Imagine the gift possibilities for the narcissists in the family. You can make your first choice of husband , the grumpy farty uncommunicative one,

into the newer improved model , probably called Sven,
and keep him quiet in your sock drawer or threaten to pinch his head off.