Duff the Baker toy redefines 'action' element of 'action figure'

elena Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 06:33 PM EST

This idea is genius. Action figures of real people never turn out good (re: Britney Spears barbie? Really? COME ON!)

I would love to see a Veronica Mars barbie-sized doll. She would whoop all those barbies butts, with her snarky comments, detachable camera and multiple disguises (glasses, waiter outfit, cheerleading outfit, etc). This mini-bust just doesn't do it for me.

http://www.shopafx.com/vemamibu.html

Martha Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 10:27 AM EST

Ep Sato, Annie and Slezak dolls would be awesome...and even more so if the Annie doll came with fringed and sequined "Dancing with the Stars" outfits and magic wand.

Ep Sato Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 10:07 AM EST

I want talking Annie Barrett and Micheal Slezak dolls. They're quotes would come straight off of Idolatry or "America's Next Top Doll".

Annie B Doll would be in a funktastic blue outfit, and Sle doll would have a pair of itunes headphones attached.

as a bonus, the Slezak doll would sing "this is my everything" if you touch the ipod.

Also on my wishlist? a Barbarella action figure with cool outfits. I have a great Betty Page action figure that Dark Horse did a few years ago, and would love to see a barbarella diorama to go with the figure.

Finally, I want some action figures from the 1983 Flash Gordon movie so I can remake it as a stop motion action figure movie.

jcarla Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 09:30 PM EST

Where is the Geof and Mary Alice action figues? Especially Geof. That would be a top seller.

Meghan Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 06:16 PM EST

Ooh, I want that Bob Kelso with a cupcake and/or muffin! And he could say "What has two thumbs and doesn't give a crap? Bob Kelso, nice to meetcha." Or an inaction figure of JD and Turk's dog Rowdey.

Also Charlie from 'It's Always Sunny..' in the Green Man suit. Bonus accessories include lyrics to "Night Man" and a paint can for him to huff.

Dylan Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 05:00 PM EST

Instead of Lucille Bluth with a cupcake, I'd love one with Bob Kelso holding a cupcake. He loves those things! Or him playing Pac Man!
"Forty Million, Son. You have any idea how many patients I had to ignore to get that high-score? People died"

Kalman Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 03:34 PM EST

Don Draper, complete with cig, mostly vodka bloody mary, and disdain for his wife.

meredith Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 03:21 PM EST

I'm thinking GOB, perhaps holding Franklin. If it sang that awesome song or said,"My name is Judge," that would be a bonus. I'd actually get action figures for anyone from Arrested Development

Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 03:16 PM EST

I'm begging for a full set of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia figures including accessories..PLEASE!!

Rahul Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 02:33 PM EST

'Battlestar Galactica' should be a no-brainer for companies looking to cash in on the fan-boy market. You would have all the main characters as well as the different versions of Cylon #6. Also, they could have a special "Final 5" gift set.

peaches Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 02:13 PM EST

Top Model Action Deluxe Elimination Playset! Set includes sparkly table, crying nameless girls, Tyra, Nigle Barker, and your choice of Janice or Paulina! Sorry Twiggy doll is no longer available. Sassy Black Top Model doll and Awkward Nerdy Top Model sold separately.

Arsenio Billingham Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 01:59 PM EST

How about a Fat-Jenna from 30 Rock, complete with roll skates, flat on her ass, with the sound effect "Me want food!"
Also from 30 Rock, how about Twofer dressed as Frank and Frank dressed as Twofer?
From the Office, Andrew Bernard with his fist through a wall? Or Dwight dressed as a Sith Lord? Or Jim dressed as Dwight?

I would buy any one of these and display them proudly on my desk.-+

laylagalise Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 01:58 PM EST

-I'd like to see an Omar- complete with shotgun, stash bag, and box of Honey Nut. Extra change of clothes: silk robe and pj bottoms.
-A bendable David Brent action figure so you too can make him perform his "fused Flashdance, MC Hammer" dance.
-House, of course, with cane, ball, and Vicodin-popping action!

Some television-inspired products that aren't action figures:
-Dollhouse furniture by Lester Freamon
-Fashionable Suits by Barney
-Magic Kits by Gob
-Socks by Booth

Bruce in NC Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 01:53 PM EST

The Grant Show 'Swingtown' action figure. With penicillin popping arm movement!

mikey Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 01:18 PM EST

I wonder if I could market a line of action figures based on characters like Orson from "Mork and Mindy," Charlie from "Charlie's Angels," Norm's wife Vera from "Cheers" and Maris from "Frasier?"

Martha Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 01:18 PM EST

How about a whole set of "House" action figures and accessories. You could have House, complete with rumpled shirt, 4-day stubble, flame-tipped cane and motorcycle. Comes with Cuddy action doll, with permanently disapproving expression and removable thong, and Wilson doll, with slightly less disapproving expression and permanently tousled hair. Interchangeable team fellows sold separately.

StaleCake Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 01:16 PM EST

John McCain action figure: press his bald spot and he says, "At least I don't plaster on the makeup like a trollop, you c*nt!"

wg Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 01:14 PM EST

Whoops - forgot the set for the other "Forever Knight" shippers - a Nick & Nat set of course!

wg Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 01:12 PM EST

1. Lucien LaCroix action figures from "Forever Knight" - 1 in vamp mode (yellow eyes, fangs), 1 in Nightcrawler mode - black Nehru jacket with silver sword pin, silver ring. (And I wouldn't mind one of him in full Lucius Roman toga gear with matching marble bust.) Also a three figure set of Nick, LaCroix and Janette either in Victorian clothes or Crusades gear. And a two figure set of Nick and Schanke.

2. Vamp Henry Fitzroy from "Blood Ties". And three figure set of Vicki, Henry and Mike.

3. Entire range of Witchblade TV figures: Sara in 'cop clothes' (jeans, midriff-baring top and leather jacket, with Witchblade bracelet), Sara in Witchblade armor with Witchblade sword, Ian Nottingham all in black - hair pulled back, eyes cast down, Kenneth Irons in expensive suit, Gabriel in regular goth gear.

Want. Them. All. Now.

Susan Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 01:10 PM EST

Omar with shotgun, complete with a button you press to hear "Farmer in the Dell."

Vicky Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 01:08 PM EST

How bout Pushing Daisies. With all those bright colors, that show is asking to be in action figure form. You can have the Pie Hole set. Ned can have this like flower that rises and falls in his hand (meaning bringing it back to life and so on). The Aunts can come in regular or synchronized swimming. Olive Snook could be a singing doll. And of course everyone comes with a pie in hand.

Matt Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 01:03 PM EST

I'd love to see action figures of the kids from John & Kate Plus 8! They could each have a little toy that comes with them, like Alexis' alligator or a train for Collin. And Aaden would have to come with his little glasses... how about even a little potty that comes with each of them! I'd also love to see some 30 Rock or The Office action figures.

bradywrites Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 01:02 PM EST

Barney from How I Met Your Mother - suited up, naturally!

mindy Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 01:02 PM EST

jack bristow holding a spork saying "whats a spork?"

T-Rex Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 12:58 PM EST

You can get almost anything made into an action figure:

http://blog.wired.com/music/2008/08/rock-band-2-ava.html

Snarf Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 12:52 PM EST

Mary-Anne from "Cybil" with a drinky-poo in hand.

Joe Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 12:48 PM EST

Joey from Friends holding a meatball sub and saying "How you doin?"

Todd Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 12:48 PM EST

Oh, and Nancy reminded me of one more. Tim Gunn is cool and all, but can we please get a figure of Chris March in drag? Was that the greatest and funniest episode of Project Runway or what?

Todd Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 12:46 PM EST

I've got a few that I'd like to see, all of which would look great beside my bunny-suited Anya from "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
First, a Felicity Huffman action figure, complete with drunken dance moves set to "My Boogie Shoes." Either from the second season of "Desperate Housewives" or the first season of "Sports Night." I'm not picky.
Second, can we please get the Kathy Griffin "My Life on the D-List" line together already? Where's my tattooed Jessica figure? Or my Maggie figure, complete with box of wine? Or even my destructive Chance and Pom-Pom, who get oddly calm when Cesar Milan's Emmy-less figure stops by?
And I know its early, but can someone already get on making figures for "The Cho Show"? Margaret in a body painted dress, her parents with talking chips (that only play Margaret's hilarious impressions of them) and as a special, hard-to-find figure, assistant Selene Luna in a Lambchop costume. Haven't seen the episode yet, but I already know its gonna be hilarious!

Nancy Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 12:40 PM EST

Tim Gunn wielding the "coat hanger of justice"

jcarla Tue, Aug 26, 2008 at 12:38 PM EST

I love the Duff figure! Where can I find one?