Django Chained? Django Action Figures Pulled From Shelves
Looks like controversy has struck the film Django Unchained yet again. After a few celebs like Spike Lee spoke out against the portrayal of slavery in the film, things seemed to quiet down for a bit. That was until the Weinstein Company decided to produce Django Unchained dolls featuring the main characters of the film.
Personally, I like the film and would’ve jumped at the chance to buy one of the dolls, but Brother Al Sharpton and his team from the National Action Network, along with Project Islamic Hope, were having none of it!
After making their voices heard loud and clear, their pleas were finally answered when the Weinstein Company made the decision to pull the toys from store shelves.
According to the company they have stopped production and only 1,000 dolls, made pre shutdown, are currently on the market. While the move squashes the outrage of some, other will surely be hunched over an eBay screen to buy what has now become a limited edition item.
I am at a loss why the slave dolls were even made in the first place.
Isn’t it spelled “Brunhilde”? At least that’s the name that refers to the myth told in the movie. Broomhilda is a comic.
I never understood why the dolls was made either to be honest, like I was thrilled when they were being sold nor I’ am I sad that they were yanked. I don’t get the point of action/fan figures but okay…