Tom Brady appearing in GQ’s annual “Men of the Year’’ issue Nov 17, 2009
A night after enjoying a romantic dinner at Bricco, A-list action man Tom Cruise and wife Katie Holmes had a quiet dinner Sunday at Abe & Louie s.. Truth serves up some healthy fun Celts captain Paul Pierce attracted quite a crowd to Kings Lanes Dedham last night for a benefit for his Truth on Health Campaign, a collaboration with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. (Boston Globe)
My names Josie... and I have a penis Oct 26, 2009
The programme can only have left the impression among some viewers that, if they saw their daughter playing with an Action Man or GI Joe figure, she must be gender dysphoric, or a lesbian. Still, it was nice to see Channel 4 attempting to take an adult approach to an issue that can, for some children, be very distressing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
FIRST LADY DOLL FOR $12.95... Oct 14, 2009
Action man: Over 200,000 Barack Obama dolls have been sold since last year. Just like in real life, the Michelle Obama Action Figure isn't simply be a female counterpart to Barack. (The Drudge Report)
Private passion Jul 24, 2009
THE HOLY GRAILS Dinky Toy Weetabix van (1952) 3,000 Star Wars Jawa with plastic cape (1978) 500 Hornby Dublo rail cleaning wagon (1964) 500 Rare non-soldier Action Man footballer (1968) 300 Corgi Yellow Submarine with hatch that opens to reveal The Beatles (1969) 300 Values by expert Barry Potter based on mint toys in package. He said: "We put on about 40 events a year. Nationally there are probably 200 toy fairs a year, and they just get bigger, like supermarkets. "Whereas interest in... (BBC News -- UK)
Harmless toy or recruiting sergeant? Apr 4, 2009
But is a new range of Action Man-style figurines backed by the Ministry of Defence a harmless plaything or an inappropriate recruitment tool ... Hasbro Toys ended production of Action Man in Britain after more than 30 years in which he had been the boy's toy of choice ... Action Man purists blamed the manufacturer's political correctness for his demise as the doll's military accessories were replaced by in-line skates, water pistols and snowboards. (BBC News -- UK)
Fame beckons for Carlisle reporter Pam Apr 4, 2009
Are the Ministry of Defence's new Action Man-style toys an inappropriate recruitment tool ... I miss my Action Man. (Multichannel News)
