Jane Austen Action Figure

by Historical Figures

Product Features

• This 5-inch tall Jane Austen action figure is made of hard vinyl and comes with a mini 'Pride & Prejudice' and a writing desk with a removable quill pen.
• Born: December 16, 1775 - Stevenson, England Occupation: Novelist Died: July 18, 1817 - Winchester, England Weapon of Choice: Character Study Accomplishments:
• Jane Austen, an enduring and much-loved English author, wrote novels which reflected universal and timeless truths about humanity.
• Her light irony and humor earned her a devoted and consistent following. To this day, readers appreciate the way she captured the tranquility of a more leisurely era, combining cleverness and morality with poignant depictions of English country living.
• She died and was buried in Winchester Cathedral in 1818 with the inscription: 'She opened her mouth with wisdom and in her tongue is the law of kindness.'

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 7.5 x 3 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• ASIN: B000CIU6XG
• Item model number: 11513
• Manufacturer recommended age: 3 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,318 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

Product Description

Own a female action figure that changed history! Jane Austen was one of the greatest English novelists in history. Despite a rather sheltered life, she was able to capture the subtleties of human interaction so perfectly that her novels continue to be immensely popular to this day. This 5-1/4" (13.3 cm) tall, hard vinyl action figure comes with a book (Pride & Prejudice) and a writing desk with removable quill pen!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bad design!, October 30, 2007

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Robyn Baker - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Jane Austen Action Figure (Toy)

I purchased this item because I am a teacher and I wanted to put a collection of literary figures on my desk. Shortly after taking the figure out of the box (literally, within minutes) a colleague was looking at it and went to raise the figure's left arm. She did not apply unnecessary pressure but the figure snapped in half. When I looked at the broken midsection, I noticed that the top and bottom were held together by less than 1/8" diameter semi-circle of plastic (an amount slightly larger than the largest part of a toothpick). I feel that the design could be improved greatly. As Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors, I am dissappointed that so little attention was paid to the design- especially since she is known for her great attention to detail. Sad, sad design.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Whimsical Delight, January 25, 2007

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Kathryn J. Cowan "singer" (chicago, il) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jane Austen Action Figure (Toy)

This was a gift for a friend who is a big Jane Austen fan. It was a big fun hit!! I found the doll to be beautifully made with charming detail. I think I'll get another!!! Actually, don't tell anyone, but right now she's sitting by a figure of Mozart and I'm not sure they're not up to something when we go home at night.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, but just if you're a Jane Austen fan, March 8, 2007

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Ricardo Dias (Sao Paulo, Brazil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jane Austen Action Figure (Toy)

I bought this for my girlfriend, who really loves Jane Austen's work. She liked it very much. It's a funny gift to give, and perfect to have somewhere in your house, between your Jane books.

But for me, not a great fan as her, I think the details and the painting of the action figure could be better. She didn't take out from the box, and it's fine that way. Wonder what would happen if you actually play with it like a toy.