Barack Obama - A Japanese Superman (pic heavy)

http://gamu-toys.info/sonota/sw/obama/obama.html

How do you buy?

Don't like some of the accessories, but that's just me? :shrug:

Light Saber Obama is cool to.

That was conceived by Miyamoto Musashi and it's quite an honor to be associated with him. Maybe I'm reading too much into it but that was my first reaction.

That's just weird.

:(

;)

:P J/K

That's a "Columbo" suit.

Hekate

The one with the sword is hysterical! Takin names and kickin ass!

:rofl:

Hopefully it hits U.S. shelves...

FTW!!

(or Obama-sensei if you prefer)

PS: What's he doing laying down with oranges on his legs? :silly:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kotatsu

A kotatsu is a low, wooden table frame covered by a futon, or heavy blanket, upon which a table top sits. Underneath is a heat source, often built into the table itself. ...

Generally, a blanket is draped over the frame under the table-top. A person then sits on the floor with their legs (or most of their body if napping) under the table with the blanket draped over the lower body. Though this only heats up the lower body, it can keep one quite comfortable even in an unheated/under-heated room. In the summer, the blanket may be removed and the kotatsu can be used as a normal table.

Most Japanese housing is un- or under-insulated, with no central heating; thus relying primarily on space heating. Heating is expensive because of the lack of insulation, and the draftiness of housing. A kotatsu is a relatively inexpensive way to stay warm in the winter, as the futons trap the warm air.

B-)

AKA "satsumas," sorta like mandarin oranges, mikans are also associated with cold weather in Japan:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikan

Also, in case you're wondering, the gadget in the corner is a "Famicon" video game system (known in the U.S. as the Nintendo entertainment system, or NES).

ETA: link

I found a site where you can buy this--sort of. From the looks of the pictures there of things for sale, the parts are all sold separately and you assemble them yourself. For the hardcore, I guess. :)

http://www.rinkya.com/twview.pl?URL=http://search4.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/search?p=%28obama+%A5%AA%A5%D0%A5%DE%29&auccat=25464&f=0x2&alocale=0jp&mode=1

I don't know anything about the site, so buyer beware, but I found the link on some other blogs.

Shopping Mall Japan

Now, I need to go find myself one of those!

Whoever designed these figures really got his features right, though.

Hekate

I'm sure they didn't get his authorization for this

.... but it's making me think unconstitutional thoughts. :evilgrin:

Keep thinking those thoughts because you're not alone ;)

... Ha ha. ;)

But it's my normally decorous manner that really shocks people. :hi:

http://onlinedid.com/products/obama_action_figure/

DiD is actually a Hong Kong-based company, but it seems like they're selling the 1/6 Obama action figure for $69.99 ($79.99 outside the US).

Although you'll probably have to get the lightsaber, katana/wakizashi, kotatsu, etc. on your own.

:rofl: