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Old 12-16-2004, 06:23 PM   #1
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If I had an action figure, it would probably be a really cheesy one. (Hopefully it would look like me, unlike some action figures and there namesakes.) The toy would wear baggy cargo pants and a t-shirt. It would come with a computer, cd player and cds and some books. Interesting features would include:
~push a button and hear me say "Jello!"
~move arms and my fingers will type
~Head bobbles with music.

As for other Barrowdowns products, how about a t-shirt that reads "My other tombstone is my signature." (If that makes any sense at all.)
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Old 12-16-2004, 07:15 PM   #2
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How about a HerenIstarion the Munificent™ figure with thread bumping action. He is programmed to recognise clever remarks, which cause him to wave his magic repping wand.

Or a Barrow-Wight™ figure with thread deleting action, programmed to make a wry comment when you say something stupid. Oh, and he glows green in the dark.
And there's always the burrahobbit™ action figure - suitable for (very) short but effective periods of play.

But be careful with the obloquy™ figure. It tears new additions to your collection to shreds if they don't shape up.
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Old 12-17-2004, 01:56 AM   #3
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I have just put in a patent for The Barrow-Downer DVD Mate TM. This product is a little wraith shaped thingy which sits on top of the TV and by magic (i.e. infra-red) detects those times when a LotR DVD is watched. It is a labour saving device as it shouts random criticisms while any of the films is watched, thus saving us our breath. Selected phrases include: "But of course, it would be much better if they had kept Tom Bombadil", "That should be Glorfindel, not XenArwen rescuing Frodo", and "This portrayal of Denethor is incorrect".

I also want a Moderator action figure. It is a vague shaped thing, it looks different every time you look at it and is faintly scary, and it has a little button on the back you can press, making it say it's phrases "Let's get back on topic" and "This thread has been closed".
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Old 12-17-2004, 02:33 AM   #4
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Don't forget the cuddly skwerlz that accompany the moderator action figures - they can talk too! They are programmed to speak one of five different sentences:













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Old 12-17-2004, 07:42 AM   #5
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How about the Lalwende/Mithalwen dolls twin set? It comes with a mini-game where both dolls rapidly collect little green blocks.

And who could resist the Fordim/davem warrior set? Kids used to play battles with their Aragorn and Sauron figures, but no more....
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Old 12-17-2004, 11:18 AM   #6
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'Downer/PPC Agent two-packs! Three different sets to collect:

Morgul Queen/Agent Darkling pack: Comes with a copy of "Braindead", a bottle of Bleeprin™, and two mini-balrogs! Push the buttons on their backs to hear dozens of random sayings and quotes! Set them to "Sneaky Mode" and watch them think up strange and unusual plots!

luthien_tinuviel/Agent Maly pack: Comes with an assortment of sporks, chords, and a mirror! Infrared sensors allow them to sense when the other is nearby, and instigate bizzare conversations! (Get the soon-to-be released Mippin/Agent Dagmar pack for even more insane fun!)

Sapphire_Flame/Agent Takua pack: Comes with a GBA SP, a panel of genuine xenomorph hive wall, and a mini-balrog! Agent Takua figure features Shapeshifting Action™; watch her transform from human to xenomorph and back in mere moments! (And watch for the new Special Edition set, featuring Agent Nazurk figure and the colth!)



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Old 12-17-2004, 12:12 PM   #7
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I'm afraid my action figure, no one will get,. Sort of an inside joke with some friends. But, for one that everyone will understand (hopefully)....

B88 action figure- If you pull his tail he will spurt of random cheesy sayings like....make like a tree and leaf, or make like a bakery truck and haul buns. Either that, he'll go into a mindless ramble no one will understand .

The Lalwende doll, stick it in some jello and it will test the wellness, density, and if one could stand in a tub of jello without sinking .

Edit: For an extra $2, on the B88 doll, you can get the added feature of programming it to say random lines from the Blue Collar Comedy tour comedians. Even the feature if someone asks a stupid question, he'll say "Here's your sign."

Ahhh, I love them Blue Collar guys

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