# The historical action figure game **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 7, 2007, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-historical-action-figure-game/387069 "2007-01-07T18:46:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Rodd\_Hill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/3ab097/32.png) [@Rodd\_Hill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodd_Hill)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2007, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-historical-action-figure-game/387069/41 "2007-01-08T19:00:28Z")
Actually, the Heydrich figure was originally only available as part of the Wannsee Conference Playset, but it proved so popular, that it was released with the exploding Mercedes. Jan Kubiš and Jozef Gabčík sold separately, complete with SOE parachute coveralls. King Zog of Albania ---
**Author:** ![Borborygmi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/borborygmi/32/217_2.png) [@Borborygmi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Borborygmi)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2007, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-historical-action-figure-game/387069/42 "2007-01-08T19:33:18Z")
King Zog of Albania comes with a web browser with the homepage set to Wikipedia so that those who receive him as a gift might be able to learn who he is. Er, also comes with a Zogist constitution and an unused mansion. Comes with voucher for furious political thought when purchased as part of the complete Albanian action figure set. Andrew Carnegie ---
**Author:** ![mobo85](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b19c9b/32.png) [@mobo85](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mobo85)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2007, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-historical-action-figure-game/387069/43 "2007-01-08T19:40:35Z")
[QUOTE=Borborygmi] Andrew Carnegie [/QUOTE] Steals money from your wallet, then uses it to build libraries. William Henry Harrison ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2007, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-historical-action-figure-game/387069/44 "2007-01-08T19:42:54Z")
[QUOTE=mobo85] Steals money from your wallet, then uses it to build libraries. William Henry Harrison [/QUOTE] Batteries included, but are only good for 30 days. Gertrude Stein. ---
**Author:** ![Sonia\_Montdore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/90ced4/32.png) [@Sonia\_Montdore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sonia_Montdore)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2007, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-historical-action-figure-game/387069/45 "2007-01-08T20:00:10Z")
Gertrude Stein - nuzzles your Barbie doll’s crotch and complains, “There’s no ‘there’ there.” Lucrezia Borgia ---
**Author:** ![Chez\_Guevara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/aeb1de/32.png) [@Chez\_Guevara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chez_Guevara)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2007, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-historical-action-figure-game/387069/46 "2007-01-08T20:44:58Z")
Action model shows her having an incestuous relation with her brother **Larry Borgia** who is also her father. Operates by clockwork - windup key extra. Vincent van Gogh. ---
**Author:** ![MadTheSwine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2007, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-historical-action-figure-game/387069/47 "2007-01-08T21:00:52Z")
[QUOTE=Chez Guevara] Action model shows her having an incestuous relation with her brother **Larry Borgia** who is also her father. Operates by clockwork - windup key extra. Vincent van Gogh. [/QUOTE] A new toy from the makers of Mr. Potato Head.Also sings American Pie when string is pulled. Freddie Mercury ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2007, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-historical-action-figure-game/387069/48 "2007-01-08T21:07:39Z")
Freddie Mercury… he struts! He sings! He dies too soon! Comes with a year’s supply of spandex outfits. Moses. ---
**Author:** ![saoirse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5daacb/32.png) [@saoirse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saoirse)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2007, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-historical-action-figure-game/387069/49 "2007-01-08T21:30:56Z")
[QUOTE=Elendil’s Heir] Freddie Mercury… he struts! He sings! He dies too soon! Comes with a year’s supply of spandex outfits. Moses. [/QUOTE] Pull his string and he intercedes on behalf of your other action figures. Walter Raleigh ---
**Author:** ![Chez\_Guevara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/aeb1de/32.png) [@Chez\_Guevara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chez_Guevara)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2007, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-historical-action-figure-game/387069/50 "2007-01-08T22:39:09Z")
A new toy from the makers of Mr. Potato Head. Giacomo Casanova. ---
**Author:** ![Gadarene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e47c2d/32.png) [@Gadarene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gadarene)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2007, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-historical-action-figure-game/387069/51 "2007-01-08T23:01:12Z")
> [@](#): > > Giacomo Casanova. Sheathed in lambskin. John Quincy Adams. ---
**Author:** ![Gadarene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e47c2d/32.png) [@Gadarene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gadarene)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2007, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-historical-action-figure-game/387069/52 "2007-01-09T03:28:28Z")
…Apparently I broke the game. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2007, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-historical-action-figure-game/387069/53 "2007-01-09T03:49:06Z")
The John Quincy Adams action figure isn’t too popular. It remains aloof from other action figures, convinced of its own righteousness, denouncing slavery and polishing its bald head. Margaret Thatcher. ---
**Author:** ![Chez\_Guevara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/aeb1de/32.png) [@Chez\_Guevara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chez_Guevara)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2007, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-historical-action-figure-game/387069/54 "2007-01-09T03:52:38Z")
Made of cast iron. Comes with lethal handbag. Press button and voice says ‘We are a grandmother’. Complete the set by ordering model of Ronald Reagan and double bed. ---
**Author:** ![saoirse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5daacb/32.png) [@saoirse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saoirse)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2007, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-historical-action-figure-game/387069/55 "2007-01-09T03:52:45Z")
[QUOTE=Gadarene] Sheathed in lambskin. John Quincy Adams. [/QUOTE] Transforms from President to Speaker of the House! With Lifelike Hair[sup]®[/sup] **Elendil** said: Margaret Thatcher ---
**Author:** ![Chez\_Guevara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/aeb1de/32.png) [@Chez\_Guevara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chez_Guevara)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2007, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-historical-action-figure-game/387069/56 "2007-01-09T03:53:57Z")
Geronimo! ---
**Author:** ![Chez\_Guevara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/aeb1de/32.png) [@Chez\_Guevara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chez_Guevara)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2007, 10:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-historical-action-figure-game/387069/57 "2007-01-09T10:45:17Z")
[QUOTE=Gadarene] …Apparently I broke the game. [/QUOTE] Me too. Er, Thomas Edison. ---
**Author:** ![Kamino\_Neko](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kamino_neko/32/34_2.png) [@Kamino\_Neko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kamino_Neko)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2007, 10:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-historical-action-figure-game/387069/58 "2007-01-09T10:59:39Z")
Comes with all the same accessories as the Nicola Tesla figure, but also comes with the patents. Rudyard Kipling ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2007, 11:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-historical-action-figure-game/387069/59 "2007-01-09T11:56:51Z")
[QUOTE=Tengu] Rudyard Kipling [/QUOTE] Carries the White Man’s Burden ™, available separately. Rene Descartes. ---
**Author:** ![Kamino\_Neko](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kamino_neko/32/34_2.png) [@Kamino\_Neko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kamino_Neko)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2007, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-historical-action-figure-game/387069/60 "2007-01-09T12:13:39Z")
Is an action figure, ergo it doesn’t think, therefore it isn’t. Prince Albert (_fears where this will be taken_) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-historical-action-figure-game/387069.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-historical-action-figure-game/387069.md?page=4)