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Written by Myndi Weinraub & EJ Feddes
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Thursday, 11 March 2010 14:00 |
Note: It was announced this week that Mattel is planning a line of Barbie dolls based on Mad Men. We're pretty excited about the opportunity to own tiny versions of Don, Betty, Joan, and Roger, but we couldn't help but think it sounded a little familar. Back in 2008, Myndi and EJ wrote a piece about Mad Men action figures. Frankly, we hope Mattel incorporates some of our suggested features into their own line.
 We here at spunkybean don’t get free previews, or early scoops, or even acknowledgment from the entertainment industry. That’s why we were shocked to receive a press release from Menken Toys, announcing their new line of Mad Men action figures. Sure, a critically acclaimed drama set in the advertising business in the early 1960’s doesn’t seem like it would be ideal for a toy line, but we do love our merchandising.
Here’s an exclusive look at the first wave of Mad Men action figures – get those Christmas lists ready!
Note: All figures include a lighter, pack of cigarettes, and tumbler.
Don Draper – Everybody’s favorite ad man comes dressed in his best suit and removable hat. And thanks to voice chip technology, Don can dismiss and devastate any other action figure around with phrases including: “That’ll be all,” “There is no system. The universe is indifferent,” “I’m not going to let a woman speak to me like this,” “What you call love was invented by guys like me to sell nylons,” and “At a certain point, seduction is over and force is actually being requested.” And, of course, he includes his Box of Secrets, for hours of fun.
NOTE: Certain specialty retailers will also receive the Dick Whitman with Pants-Wetting Action variant.
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Written by EJ Feddes
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Monday, 08 March 2010 14:00 |
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 Previously on FlashForward: Lloyd scammed Dom in a game of Texas Hold ‘Em, meaning they have to come forward about their role in the Blackout. Mark thought he eliminated the tattooed assassin, but we learned there’s a whole heap of angry tattooed men. Ricky Jay picked up some rings and shot a dude. Olivia flounced about in underwear. What more do you want, people?
We start four weeks before the Blackout – Bryce is getting a diagnosis of Stage IV Cancer. The doctor tells him that he’s pretty much out of options. He then backs into a classic car in the parking garage. The owner yells at him, and Bryce pulls forward and hits the car again. And again. Finally he gets out of his car and walks away.
Two weeks before the Blackout, we see a young woman wearing a business suit in Tokyo. She’s in an office bathroom, clearly nervous. A man enters and calls her name – Keiko Arahida. Apparently, they’re ready for her. We next see her in a board room, talking about her attempts as a child to build a robotic hand. It appears to be a job interview, and she’s trying very hard to impress a group of stern men.
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