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NECA and the Weinstein Company have agreed to produce Django Unchained Action Figures and there has been some backlash on the internet which is asking people to boycott the figures.
NECA took a risk with this line, creating action figures that resemble a modern day Mego Style figure. Similar to the retro toy lines that helped define the licensed action figure market in the 1970s this collection will include poseable 8” action figures with tailored western clothing, authentic weapons and accessories, as well as a full apparel and accessories line. Characters included are:
- Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio)
- Stephen (Samuel L. Jackson)
- Django (Jaime Foxx)
- Broomhilda (Kerry Washington)
- Butch (James Remar)
- And Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz)
Project Islamic Hope’s Najee Ali and a coalition of African America community leaders are concerned about the figures and are asking people to boycott the figures of the “Djano Unchained” collectables. A press conference is set for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 8.
If you haven’t heard, as the Daily Beast’s Karu Daniels reports, the “National Entertainment Collectibles Association, Inc. (NECA), in tandem with the Weinstein Company, announced a full line of consumer products based on characters from the movie. First up are pose-able eight-inch action figures with tailored clothing, weaponry, and accessories in the likeness of characters played by Foxx, Kerry Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Leonardo DiCaprio, James Remar and Christoph Waltz. The dolls are currently on sale via Amazon.com.”
In a press release, NECA president Joel Weinshanker said the company was “very excited to bring the stellar cast of ‘Django’ to life and honored to be working with another Tarantino masterpiece.”
Well, to put it simply, Ali and community leaders are not excited the prospect of the “Django” cast being brought to life.
“Selling slaves as action figures is a slap in the face of our ancestors. Tarantino and Weinstein didn’t have action figures for their movie ” Inglorious Basterds” because they know the Jewish community would never allow it and the African-American community shouldn’t allow anyone to disrespect our ancestors,” stated Najee Ali, Director of Project Islamic Hope.
What (press conference): A coalition of civil rights and African-American community leaders are calling for a national boycott of the “Django Unchained” action figures.
When: Tuesday January 8th 2013
Time: 11:00am
Where: Leimert Park 3415 W.43rd Place Los Angeles, CA 90043 (Crenshaw and Vernon)
Contact: Project Islamic Hope (Via Najee Ali: mrnajee@aol.com)
So what is your take on this? Will the boycott work? Is it too offensive?
Remember, if you are interested in buying the figures, I would move quick since this might be the last time you can buy them – They are being sold on AMAZON and EBAY
From a black person granddaughter to civil rights activist
No, it’s just a doll.
No one seems to be upset about black Barbie who is basically an ultra tanned white Barbie, with no distinct African American features.
Hello, these are cool toys i need to find where to buy these !