Jailbreak Toys Barack Obama Action Figure. 6"

by Jailbreak Collective

Product Features

• The Obama Action Figure is 6" tall
• He has eight points of articulation
• Packaged in a window box with original Obama-inspired art
• Made from phthalate-free PVC.
• This product is not formally endorsed by or affiliated with Barack Obama (But we really hope he likes it)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 1.8 x 6 inches ; 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001AF29MG
• Item model number: OB000
• Manufacturer recommended age: 3 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #37,705 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

In 2008, when Barack Obama captivated the nation with a platform built on promises of hope and change, we were inspired by what he represented. He was the closet thing to a living, breathing superhero we’d ever seen, and so we created the Obama Action Figure in his honor: because every superhero deserves to have one.

Product Description

Like countless others out there, we've been inspired by the meteoric rise of Barack Obama and his campaign. In a time when America so desperately needed a hero, along came a man to show us a brand new vision of what America and the world could be in the 21st century. In many ways, Obama is the closest thing we've ever seen to a superhero... someone who has literally inspired millions of people simultaneously to step past fear, to be brave enough to hope and to go past cynicism and imagine what we could be if we were at our best. That's the stuff of legend! And Jailbreak Toys wanted to pitch in. So in that spirit, they created the Obama Action Figure, because every superhero should have one. 6 inches tall, 8 points of articulation, window boxed and made from phthalate-free PVC. An action figure you can believe in!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An item with obvious appeal. But as a caricature, it's a misfire., August 27, 2008

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Confession: I bought this within a few minutes of learning of it's existence. I think that reaction is fairly typical. It's definitely one of those items with a certain guaranteed "pre-sold" audience. I knew what I was getting, and as it was an impulse buy for sure, I wilfully brushed aside the number one issue that exists with this toy. It's an issue which will probably grow on you -- or come back to haunt you time and again -- the longer you have it.

The issue is the matter of likeness. The little guy is really hurting in that department. I don't know who they had sculpt this, but I have to venture that he was no name in the business. The figure merely "checks the box" in the most perfunctory manner by being male, recognizably dark-complected and wearing a suit. As a caricature of Barack Obama, it utterly fails. That's pretty harsh, but let's be honest: If the box didn't say "OBAMA, An Action Figure You Can Believe In", you could believe it was just about anybody else.

I don't want to plug any competing item too hard, but I'll just share this pertinent experience with prospective buyers of this product: Later the same day I ordered this, a friend who reads all the animation blogs pointed out to me that the creator of Ren and Stimpy has his own set of political caricatures coming out in a few weeks. THAT'S where I should have put my political figurine dollar. These figures aren't timid, generic, ersatz likenesses of the candidates, but sharp, savage, funny political caricature in the grand tradition.

This is the after thought figure that I'll set out at work, probably keeping it in the box so people know who it is supposed to be. The "conversation piece" factor is there, which may be all many people expect from something like this. But even given that this may have been rushed out by the toy company, I wish they had nailed a relishable caricature. Bottom line, I believe a funny likeness here would prompt a smile that would last; what we get instead is a brief chuckle at the simple fact that someone came up with the concept for a political candidate action figure.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it, June 19, 2011

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Jason J. Simmers "Divefool" (Loveland, CO) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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Bought this just to display in class (I teach Civics) students really liked it. Went great with my talking George Bush and other classroom flare

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, 5 stars, great price., March 18, 2011

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Buzz Cut - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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Built well and unique, most items you find are cheaply made. This one is toy action figure quality.
As far as Obama look alike, Its a toy, I am not sure why some said it didn't look like him, its easy to see it is him. Take a look at the ear alone and you know its him.
Good color and size. So impressed I buying another one today