Political (Action) Figures: The Republican Candidates' Collectible Matches
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Perhaps that was that just me.
If you're still reeling from the Iowa Caucus and can't make sense out of the current crop of GOP frontrunners and their platforms, a little action figure therapy just might help you sort everything out - and where better to do it than the Arizona Popular Culture Experience.
John Edwards (not that one) is the proprietor of the geek haven at Desert Ridge - and with 10,000 different vinyl and plastic totems of your youth - has the perfect stage to re-enact this year's biggest battle.
Edwards (an avowed Republican) casts five collectibles as his vision of the GOP candidates after the jump ...
Edwards (an avowed Republican) casts five collectibles as his vision of the GOP candidates after the jump ...
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| Green Arrow and Aquaman |
5. Ron Paul as Green Arrow
To me, Ron Paul has a bit of the Crypt Keeper vibe.Not the one popularized by HBO mind you, but the old EC Comics version (although if you close your eyes and listen he does sound a little bit like John Kassir). Edwards has a different opinion.
To him, Congressman Paul is best represented by Green Arrow. Like Oliver Queen's alter ego, Dr. Paul is (according to John) a liberalist crusader with " strong ideas" who's all about the little guy and keeps his nose out of foreign conflicts
4. Rick Santorum as Aquaman
Oh Rick. God talks to him and drives his decisions. Kind of like the son of Neptune himself, Aquaman. Edwards believes that just like the Atlantean diving champion, Senator Santorum is similarly misunderstood. "No one knows where he is. Is he joking or should he be taken seriously?"
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| Green Lantern and Lex Luther |
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