Manly Men and their Manly Action Dolls

The Bearded One isn't even going to bother sitting here and trying to act like I've been previously unaware of this news until just now, because it would be an understatement to say I've been anticipating this toy, although The Bearded One isn't sure he can afford the motherfucker.

An incredible little toy company out of China called HOT TOYS is releasing a 12-inch action figure of Sylvester Stallone as Barney Ross from The Expendables, and as with all of their releases, the attention to detail is retardedly good.

Anyway, some publicity photos surfaced of Sylvester Stallone himself being introduced to the action figure at some kind of press junket.  Epic stuff.

"This finger still smells like Bridgette Neilsen"

And there's even one of Stallone trying to explain to Dolph Lundgren that he isn't in fact existing in two places at once, but that it's actually just a toy.

"Bot'he looks jus'lieke YOU!"

Anyway, for some reason I found those pics both hilarious and strangely fascinating.  You can check out specs of the figure like these:

and can even pre-order the figure from Sideshow, Alter Ego Comics, and of course (fucking) Ebay.  Have a fat wad of cash ready though (or a credit card), and do your pal The Bearded Nerd a favor and pre-order an extra one for him.  

I spent my last ten bucks having those pictures of Stallone holding a doll blown-up and framed.