WalMart to sell biblical action figures

[TheReasoner]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-070717bibledoll,0,4192011.story

The image is of a Samson action figure.

It doesn't say where and under what conditions the toys are produced. I would hope they are ethically produced.

I am not sure what to think of biblical action figures. It seems... Askew to me.

 

[HumbleMan]

Yet another reason I can't stand to shop at WallyWorld.

 

[JustOneWay]

I see nothing wrong with Bible action figures, as long as they are sold with an accurate (Biblical) account of their lives and actions. Keep in mind that some companies do make money from selling Bibles (I haven't verified this so correct me if I am wrong.) Which types of characters do Christians want their children playing with?

 

[BlackAndy]

I think my concerns have already been covered in the posts above. So long as it is done ethically and Biblical principles and / or history can be learned from the products- I guess I am cautiously okay with it...

 

[BlackAndy]

Link to One2Believe, the maker of these toys.

 

[TheReasoner]

I think my concerns have already been covered in the posts above. So long as it is done ethically and Biblical principles and / or history can be learned from the products- I guess I am cautiously okay with it...

I wrote them and asked. I will post their reply here.

 

[Phylogeny]

No biggie. Walmart is only trying to cash in on their market.

I wouldn't buy it because it looks tacky but I'm a snob like that.

 

[WeBe1]

Uw, uw...

I wanna get the St. Peter with kung-fu grip!

 

[CaligulaNero]

Looks more like homo-erotic dolls

 

[WeBe1]

Looks more like homo-erotic dolls

Sounds like you have experiance with such?

 

[Harpuia]

It's finally happened.

By next month, we will have Crucicles...

 

[SteveAtheist]

Keep in mind that some companies do make money from selling Bibles (I haven't verified this so correct me if I am wrong.)

There was an interesting documentary made in 1968 called Salesman that followed four door to door Bible salesman.

Plot outline: Four relentless door-to-door salesmen deal with constant rejection, homesickness and inevitable burnout as they go across the country selling very expensive bibles to low-income Catholic families.

I have seen the movie and they were certainly selling them for profit.

Here is a link:http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064921/

 

[SteveAtheist]

I have had two 'Jesus action figures' for a few years now. Both were given to me by friends.

http://www.mcphee.com/items/10746.html

 

[RacismIsBad]

Get Moses with "sea parting action."

Cool!

Then there's the Jonah in the whale's belly playset. Comes with bonus Pinocchio and Gepetto action figures.

Rad!

And now we have the Plague Playset! Relive the plagues of Egypt with your very own locust maker. Try out our new blood river mix! Add to water and watch as the neighbors flee in terror.

Wicked!

And the best of all baby Jesus with super halo action.

Where can I get it?

Get them at your Walmart, while these items are hot.

 

[RacismIsBad]

They also have: Jesus Christ Action FIgure

 

[JustOneWay]

There was an interesting documentary made in 1968 called Salesman that followed four door to door Bible salesman.

Plot outline: Four relentless door-to-door salesmen deal with constant rejection, homesickness and inevitable burnout as they go across the country selling very expensive bibles to low-income Catholic families.

I have seen the movie and they were certainly selling them for profit.

Here is a link:http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064921/

Capitalism at its finest!

 

[CyberPaladin]

It's sad really just another exampleof the comericialization of Christianity.

 

[Foolish_Fool]

People have been making money off of Christianity for the past 2000 years. The only difference here is that they're not trying to disguise it.

 

[Vylo]

My friend has this action figure:

Sweet! Gliding action!

 

[horuhe00]

I want the "Eve Before the Fall" action figure!