My homie Jeff DM-ed me about a "Leviathan" action figure he saw in a Christian bookstore, and it got me thinking about some other biblical action figures that would be great tools to teach kids Bible stories:
1. Adam and Eve. The pre-fall Adam and Eve combo offers many teachable moments for teachers and parents who wish to explore the consequences of the first family's fall into sin and expulsion from Eden.
2. Nebuchadnezzar. Like a biblical Transformers toy, the Nebuchadnezzar action figure can be converted from a noble king to a four-legged beast of the field in mere seconds.
3. Proverbs 31 Woman. This is a great alternative to Barbie, a toy which merely perpetuates feminine stereotypes. The P31 is a sensible, godly woman who balances the responsibilities of family with her entrepreneurial skills.
4. Woman/Beast Combo. For more mature children, Revelation's "whore of Babylon" comes with a ravenous, seven-headed dragon to ride. Depending on your eschatological leanings, she may be accessorized with a bishop's miter.
What other action figure ideas am I missing?
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A while ago, I actually purchased a Goliath action figure from Long's. It is seriously the coolest representation of Goliath I've ever seen. I bought it to help support Christian kids having cool toys like the rest of us got to have. So... in that line of thought, I suggest:
Angels
I feel there's a plethora of versions to pull from. I think it would be best to do the cooler ones for boys: Seraphim, Archangels, etc.
Israelites, Philistines, Babylonians, Persians
These could be the army men of Biblical proportions!
Daniel
Complete with set of lions, and one angel.
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I have been eagerly awaiting this release! It didn't disappoint! :)
My suggestions are as follows:
1) The Deliverance Series--featuring the Gadarene demoniac with change-able heads as well as some raiment to cover his nakedness. Perhaps a playset with pigs that REALLY jump to their doom is in order as well? Other figures could be included in this series depending upon it's popularity.
2) The "Jacob's Surprise" wedding set. The box says it includes Jacob and Rachel, but shock of all shocks, it's actually her slightly less attractive sister Leah! Still desiring Rachel? No problem! Simply send in seven proofs of purchases from seven different Biblical action figures and you'll have her within seven weeks time.
3) Tower of Babel lego set. All of the figures include sound chips which can be switched from intelligible to "babble".
Just some thoughts...
How about an atheist on his knees (finally) admitting that Jesus Christ is Lord.
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