I've bought numerous librarian friends a copy of the librarian action figure from Archie McPhee, based on Seattle's own Nancy Pearl, with "amazing shushing action."
Now Archie has introduced a deluxe version.
Says an e-mail from the company: "A few complained that the figure presented a stereotype of the librarian as dowdy and stern, so we are using our new DELUXE version to address some of the concerns. Her outfit is now a rich burgundy color and she comes with a diverse selection of books and a reference computer. She does, however, still shush."
Archie McPhee is also offering a deluxe version of their Jesus action figure, but the first shipment back from the factory had some problems. "Production Error Jesus" has creepy green hands and devilish red eyes.
Says the site: "Somebody (Satan? Beelzebub? Gary Busey?) really made a mess of things. Jesus looks like a zombie or a Sith Lord instead of a healer, teacher or Messiah. Obviously, we couldn't release a savior with the steely, ferocious glare of a damaged Terminator robot to the general public. That's where you come in! Before we send them back to be melted down, we thought we would give you, our best customers, a chance to buy one for your very own. "
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*shudder* That's one scary Jesus action figure.
Blegh. The librarian is still Frumpy McFrump. I'd love to see a librarian under 40, but that ain't gonna happen. Unless of course they do a Barbie librarian.
I say put the librarian in black jeans & Converse hitops (with her hair down). I'm very aggravated at those who wish to keep the old, unsexy, humorless librarian stereotype alive ... even if the one responsible means well. The "shush" would be a moot point these days since in the library where I work, the patrons NEVER pay attention to it.
Barbie librarian. Now that would be interesting. What would it say? "These books are heavy. Maybe Ken can help me."
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