# Create Your Own SDMB Action Figure! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 18, 2001, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-your-own-sdmb-action-figure/82358 "2001-09-18T11:33:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Rue\_DeDay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/41988e/32.png) [@Rue\_DeDay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rue_DeDay)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2001, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-your-own-sdmb-action-figure/82358/1 "2001-09-18T11:33:38Z")
It’s fun and [easy](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?postid=1622142#post1622142)! The **Rue DeDay** is dressed in my lab coat and Hawaiian shirt. With my ever-ready box of Power Donuts™ and a button on my tummy. When you push the button a little lightbulb pops out of my head and it randomly lights up or not. ---
**Author:** ![Spider\_Woman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cdc98d/32.png) [@Spider\_Woman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spider_Woman)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2001, 11:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-your-own-sdmb-action-figure/82358/2 "2001-09-18T11:56:59Z")
I’ll have to think about this and get back to you. I can’t decide if my many legs should be arthopod-like, or human-like (that might be seen as insulting to the goddess Siva?). Hmmm. I’ll be back after work some time. Any input, suggestions and ideas are welcome. I’ll go with the mysterious eyes. Probably behind very thick glasses. ---
**Author:** ![CalMeacham](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/calmeacham/32/35_2.png) [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2001, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-your-own-sdmb-action-figure/82358/3 "2001-09-18T12:13:58Z")
Since my namesake, CalMeacham, was the handsome, brainy scientist from **This Island Earth** , I figure my action figure should look kinda like Professor Utonium from Powerpuff Girls, only with a bigger chin. The pockets of his white labcoat are, like Batman’s utility belt, filled with useful and useless devices, like zap guns and tasers and a cell phone and a slde rule and a sandwich and little twists of paper full of sodium metal (like real-life scientist and whacko R. W. Wood used to carry). When you push a button in the back the figure blurts out a scientific formula, a cliche, or one of my sig lines. ---
**Author:** ![Legomancer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/779978/32.png) [@Legomancer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Legomancer)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2001, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-your-own-sdmb-action-figure/82358/4 "2001-09-18T13:01:41Z")
With my luck, my action figure would be produced by McFarlane toys, which means I have a million points of articulation, all of which are useless, I can’t stand up, and if you try to move my arm, it will snap off. I only have one pose I’ll look good in, and even then I won’t stand up well. ---
**Author:** ![Tequila\_Mockingbird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/41988e/32.png) [@Tequila\_Mockingbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tequila_Mockingbird)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2001, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-your-own-sdmb-action-figure/82358/5 "2001-09-18T13:38:23Z")
I humbly submit [this](http://www.andgor.com/Personalized_Figures/personalized_figures.html) for your morning viewing. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2001, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-your-own-sdmb-action-figure/82358/6 "2001-09-18T13:54:23Z")
There’s actually an action figure of me. A friend of mine created it by taking a Joey Lawrence _Blossom_ doll (my hair was a bit longer and wilder in those days), and using Ken doll clothes to accessorize it. ---
**Author:** ![Tygr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/df788c/32.png) [@Tygr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tygr)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2001, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-your-own-sdmb-action-figure/82358/7 "2001-09-18T13:57:45Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Legomancer \* > \*\*With my luck, my action figure would be produced by McFarlane toys, which means I have a million points of articulation, all of which are useless, I can’t stand up, and if you try to move my arm, it will snap off. I only have one pose I’ll look good in, and even then I won’t stand up well. \*\* Don’t be silly. If you are produced by McFarlane toys, you are automatically a _Collector’s Item!_ [sub](Honest! They say so!)[/sub] And as such you MUST remain in your original packaging, away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity. That way, “in a thousand years, even you may be worth something.” 🙂 > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by CalMeacham \* > **The pockets of his …coat are filled with useful and useless devices…** So, what, in your spare time you moonlight as Doctor Who? ---
**Author:** ![CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crankyasanoldman/32/11670_2.png) [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2001, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-your-own-sdmb-action-figure/82358/8 "2001-09-18T14:00:03Z")
My work has already been done for me. Several Dopers have indicated that they always envision me gnarled, bent over, and balding; rising from my aluminum chair on the rickety front porch to shake my cane at neighborhood kids. My action figure would be stooped-over, caught in the act of waving the cane and with my nearly-toothless mouth wide open as I bitterly curse the world. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2001, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-your-own-sdmb-action-figure/82358/9 "2001-09-18T14:00:41Z")
From [this](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=74971) thread, posted by **MrVisible** : > [@](#): > > GingerOfTheNorth! Charming Canadian conversationalist by day, mighty defender of caribou, esquimaux, and ice-fishing holes by night! Her smile could thaw the tundra itself, but her spinning back kick can flatten a sasquatch! > > Tune in next week, when we hear GingerOfTheNorth ask the pressing question, “Why the heck can’t I go someplace warm and be a superhero? Damn these tights, anyway.” I love **MrVisible**. ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2001, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-your-own-sdmb-action-figure/82358/10 "2001-09-18T14:01:20Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Tequila Mockingbird \* > \*\*I humbly submit [this](http://www.andgor.com/Personalized_Figures/personalized_figures.html) for your morning viewing. \*\* Thanks, **Tequila** , that’s such a cool concept. Do you have any idea what the general cost is? I am thinking it would be fun to get action figures of the Olethlings[sup]TM[/sup] created so that they can play with themselves. Not that way, you sickos! And I would definitely buy a Tequila Mockingbird action figure if it comes with the lingerie outfit. ---
**Author:** ![Totoro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/65b543/32.png) [@Totoro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Totoro)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2001, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-your-own-sdmb-action-figure/82358/11 "2001-09-18T14:04:49Z")
But I’m here to change that… The **Totoro** action figure comes with Ninja Invisibility Skills (Guaranteed you WILL lose this action figure in three weeks)! Also comes with accessory outfits, PJ bottoms and wife beater, and the Panda Suit! ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2001, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-your-own-sdmb-action-figure/82358/12 "2001-09-18T14:05:51Z")
Without a doubt, a **FairyChatMom** action figure would be the essence of delicacy, charm, and demurity, clothed in a cloud of lace, and tastefully accessorized with sparkly things. In her dainty hand, she clasps the **FairyChatMom Wand o’ Manners[sup]TM[/sup]** used to chastize the wayward ever so gently. I see it as a jewel-encrusted cattle-prod. Batteries not included. ---
**Author:** ![Zanshin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/e274bd/32.png) [@Zanshin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zanshin)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2001, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-your-own-sdmb-action-figure/82358/13 "2001-09-18T15:10:04Z")
The **Infraggable Krunk** action figure would look like the good old ‘gray Hulk’ back when the Hulk comic book started – bad George Clooney haircut, gray skin, about as broad as it is wide, clad in a pair of ripped and torn jeans (that still manage to cover all vital areas), with muscles on his muscles. However, the expression on his face would be one of good-natured (if somewhat dim) friendliness and slight puzzlement at the world in general. He likes everyone and can’t quite understand why everyone else doesn’t do the same. Actually, that pretty well describes me, come to think of it. Except for the gray skin part. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Ace309](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ace309/32/1050_2.png) [@Ace309](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ace309)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2001, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-your-own-sdmb-action-figure/82358/14 "2001-09-18T15:19:05Z")
[list] [li]Dressed in an all-white wrestling official uniform, but comes complete with a red Team Canada and blue Team USA singlet; other outfits available, but they all involve hawaiian shirts, cargo jeans and Doc combat boots.[/li][li]Accessories include ska-band-patched messenger bag with 50 million textbooks inside, pubcan of Guinness, and copy of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance[/li][li]Spikey, non-rooted hair[/li][li]Points of articulation stiffen if you don’t use the Ace309 Treadmill™ three times a week.[/li][\*]Pull a string to hear him say ‘about.’ 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Grimace](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/3e96dc/32.png) [@Grimace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grimace)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2001, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-your-own-sdmb-action-figure/82358/15 "2001-09-18T16:53:49Z")
:::Looks at the blister-pack toy he’s holding::: DANGIT! They messed up AGAIN! :::Holds toy package up for all to see::: Darnit, I do NOT look like BARNEY! :::Goes off and pouts in the corner::: ---
**Author:** ![Kilt-wearin\_man](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/82dd89/32.png) [@Kilt-wearin\_man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kilt-wearin_man)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2001, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-your-own-sdmb-action-figure/82358/16 "2001-09-18T16:56:27Z")
“Look! Up in the Sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a…is he wearing anything under that?” It’s Kilt-wearin’ Man! Featuring his Kilt of Power ™, bulletproof beard, and special limited edition Sushi Dinner Accessory pack! ---
**Author:** ![Nocturne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/9fc348/32.png) [@Nocturne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nocturne)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2001, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-your-own-sdmb-action-figure/82358/17 "2001-09-18T17:02:51Z")
The Nocturne action figure would resemble Katie Holmes (or at least Totoro thinks so), only darker and more mysterious. She’d be dressed in all black: black patent leather dress, fishnet stockings, black utility boots. Her secret weapon would be a piano that she uses to beat her enemies’ head in, and a super-sharp quill pen (for the pen is mightier than the sword). ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2001, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-your-own-sdmb-action-figure/82358/18 "2001-09-18T17:30:31Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Nocturne \* > \*\*The Nocturne action figure would resemble Katie Holmes (or at least Totoro thinks so), only darker and more mysterious. She’d be dressed in all black: black patent leather dress, fishnet stockings, black utility boots. \*\* Hell, **Nocturne** , I’ll play with _YOU_ that way! ---
**Author:** ![mobo85](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b19c9b/32.png) [@mobo85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mobo85)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2001, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-your-own-sdmb-action-figure/82358/19 "2001-09-18T20:56:57Z")
**Krunk** , is the grey color for copyright-infringmentless reasons? The real Krunk’s purple. I don’t know about the **mobo85** figure…I think the accesories are a laptop computer, a large book, a pencil, and an American flag…and I think he has Ninja Glasses of Death™ and a Majic-Glo™ brain, as well as the ability to make up absurd songs with good lyrics but horrible music. He also has the annoying habit of correcting people. ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2001, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-your-own-sdmb-action-figure/82358/20 "2001-09-19T00:05:27Z")
I ain’t be’in no damn action figure. Unless I can have Kung-Fu Action Grip and my own Bionic Activation Chamber. Then it’s different. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-your-own-sdmb-action-figure/82358.md?page=2)