Montreal Mirror - Gift Guide
The MirrorARCHIVES: Dec 11-18.2003 Vol. 19 No. 26  



Naughty by nature » Play nice » Do the nasty

Holiday action

The action figure market has exploded this season to offer plastified versions of just about every permutation of human existence, from Bettie Page bobbleheads to mini Cheech and Chongs. Our cameras caught the naughtiest, nicest and nastiest new releases partying together in the spirit of one-stop shopping.

From the Women of the Wicked series ($29.99 on sale), adult superstar Sydnee Steele's naughty credentials include Best All Girl Sex Scene and Best Couples Sex Scene awards from the video industry. For a peek at her Brazilian, "pop head and shoulders out of their sockets to facilitate removal of costume" - ooh, rough stuff!

Definitely this year's Mr. Nice Guy, Lord of the Rings hero Aragorn ($11.99) is fated to claim the throne of Gondor in Minas Tirith and lead his forces to face Mordor. Also, his Elf name is Elessar. Whosa-whatsa? Anyway, you press the button on his back for sword-slashing action.

Even CBGBs, self-declared home of underground rock, launched its own New York dolls in 2003. Club Punx ($19.99) feature Badd Apple and the sneering Maxx with wallet chain and stomach tat. Other 30th anniversary merch from the venue "where it all began" includes guitar pick earrings, kids' tees and - even nastier - yoga pants.

All models from Legends Action Figures, 7104 St-Hubert, 277-1867 or www.legendsactionfigures.com. (SM)

Photo by Jason Felker. Styling by Sarah Musgrave.

The Mirror Gift Guide coordinated by SARAH MUSGRAVE.
By MICHAEL CITROME, MATTHEW HAYS, RAF KATIGBAK, SARAH MUSGRAVE and JULIET WATERS.

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