ToyCyte: Toy Culture Collected

Sure, I’d like to think that my little “Playing With Politics” series [tagged] and Obama poster coverage [tagged] has gotten some toy fans thinking about the importance of the upcoming presidential election. But try as I might, nothing penetrates the hearts and minds of toy collecting voters quite like an action figure of presidential candidate, Barack Obama.

JailBreak Toys has created the first Barack Obama action figure toy. The 6-inch future president comes in a display box with original artwork and the power to transform a nation. You can pre-order the Obama action figure for just $11.99 from Imagine Gate. For every online order, they will donate one dollar to the Obama campaign. Figures are expected to ship around July 15th.

In an added exciting bonus, JailBreak Toys has teamed up with ToyTokyo for an SDCC exclusive Barack Obama action figure. “Barack Obama action figure in white suit” is the first item listed on ToyTokyo’s SDCC 2008 debuts flier. Visit them at Booth #5237 to pick up one in an edition of 200 pieces in this special summer colorway. Rumors are rampant that Obama (and Michelle in cosplay as Wonder Woman–OK I just started that rumor, but feel free to spread it) will be attending the convention. Imagine being able to get your action figure signed by the man himself? Kind of beats the pants off your lonely uncle’s collection of presidential autographs on paper. Happy Fourth of July, folks! [Via Imagine Gate]