Iraq War Veteran to Become Action Figure

[DoYouEverWonder]

December 26, 2005, 6:25 AM EST

FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina -- The questions were unusual for Sgt. 1st Class Jerry Wolford: Did you play with GI Joe action figures when you were a child? What if you could be one?

"Usually, it is not something good when the sergeant major calls a platoon sergeant into his office," said Wolford, 29, of Oakland, Oregon.

This time, it was good. Wolford, who used to own about 200 action figures, will now become one.

He will model for a new line of figures based on the sequel to "America's Army," an online video game released by the Army in 2002 as a recruiting tool.

The "America's Army: Real Heroes" sequel allows players to fight as actual decorated soldiers, such as Wolford. The game will feature nine soldiers, including a woman, said Lori Mezoff, a spokeswoman for the game venture.

http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/world/wire/sns-ap-action-figure,0,3490029.story?coll=sns-ap-world-headlines

I wonder if they will have detachable arms and legs?

[DRoseDARs]

1. When do we get the Thanksgiving/Christmas "Turkeys Serving Turkey" set? nt

:shrug:

[TheBaldyMan]

10. it's already in production

sickbag at the ready

Plastic turkey doll

[jody]

2. To be authentic, the doll should be at least a double amputee. n/t

[madaboutharry]

3. This was the first thing I thought of too.

Maybe they can make them with removable limbs and the children can put a little prosthesis on each stump while the toy soldiers are in rehab.

[pocket]

4. and they need some iraqi children figures to kill or rape

maybe a bag of DU dust

[saigon68]

5. The Sabrina Harrman Doll

TORTURING PRISONERS

[DoYouEverWonder]

6. Khaki and Desert Camo accessories included

Disposable gloves and batteries not included.

[jpgray]

7. Body armor sold separately (nt)

[thebigidea]

8. then send in the proof of purchase for a free Charles Granier figure!

Anal rape playset not included... Supplies are limited. Act now!

[Straight Shooter]

9. Will they also make a Jessica Lynch doll for the soldiers to rescue? n/t

[PurityOfEssence]

11. I'm waiting for "Specialist Fang, Sodomist 1st Class"

That's the doll for me.