Target Misses With Talking Action Roosevelt Figure
At left, the Franklin Roosevelt doll from Target. Seated at right, our 32nd president.
The action figure brings to life when FDR went back in time and possessed a certain famous inventor's body to cure himself of polio, using only a series of pneumatic tubes* attached to a church steeple.
* Tubes and steeple not included. Thanks to Celeste!
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Thank you, Professor Obvious.
And wasn't Ben Franklin not a president?
Someone needs to take history...
Ten bucks says this thing is made in China. And their website is maintained in India.
Oh, damn, the site says this is made in the USA.
...when FDR when back in time...
When did he when back in time?
Lesley, this is yet another testament to the power of public education.
Hey now, publick ejucation done me guud!
Hey. It includes "an individually numbered certificate of authenticity." You can't argue with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity!
Oh hell, did anyone notice the guest reviews at the bottom of the page? This has been on Target's site since at least June 9th!
The maker's site is here and they have the real FDR action figure there. They also have Moses, Jesus, Pope John Paul, Einstein, Hillary Clinton, Ahnold, and Mandela. You can also vote for the next figures they do!
Maybe, finally, I can land an honest-to-goodness Al Gore doll, just like Martin Prince! "You are hearing me talk."
My only question is this: How many did they sell before they pulled it off their website?
i'm guessing they meant to say 'benjamin franklin'- the outfit's a little off as well.