G. I. O., the real American hero? Jailbreak Toys and Brooklyn music and design store Halcyon the Shop asked prominent contemporary artists like Suckadelic and Mars-1 to make their own customized, handmade toys. Here's what they came up with for our next President.
I like the outfit, but the face of the doll is horrible!!!!
Comment by johnfrom orangeburgon Nov 12th, 2008, 09:29 am
OH GOD NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by johnfrom orangeburgon Nov 12th, 2008, 09:32 am
Now this is maybe the only one I really like of all of the ones I've seen
Comment by johnfrom orangeburgon Nov 12th, 2008, 09:35 am
This one may not look great, but I feel it bestows great good fortune because the lightening scar is a reminder of Harry Potter being "the boy who could not be killed" and with all the people who communicate their fears about that possibility, I think it's a great image to associate with him.
Comment by Wendyfrom Garden City, NYon Nov 12th, 2008, 17:59 pm
This was the one I meant to comment on originally:
This one may not look great, but I feel it bestows great good fortune because the lightening scar is a reminder of Harry Potter being "the boy who could not be killed" and with all the people who communicate their fears about that possibility, I think it's a great image to associate with him.
Comment by Wendy from Garden City, NY on Nov 12th, 2008, 17:59 pm
Comment by Wendyfrom Garden City, NYon Nov 12th, 2008, 18:08 pm
Hah! It's Doc! Can I send away 10 UPC's to get mine in the mail?
Comment by Jackfrom Madisonon Nov 13th, 2008, 01:48 am
awesome I made him as the cream of wheat man
Comment by Andreafrom Staten Islandon Nov 17th, 2008, 12:53 pm
awesome I made him as the cream of wheat man
Comment by Andreafrom Staten Islandon Nov 17th, 2008, 12:54 pm
These are amazing - brillant!!! Are these available for purchase. They'd make unbelievable collector items.
Comment by Carolynfrom San Franciscoon Nov 21st, 2008, 15:20 pm
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