View Full Version : Get your talkin' Jaysus before they're all gone.
chillmonster
12-11-2007, 10:04 AM
Talking Jesus nearly vanishes (http://consumerist.com/consumer/trends/talking-jesus-action-figure-sells-out-at-walmart-332085.php)
The toys have sold out at Wal-Mart, and there aren't many left at Target.com, either
09:01 AM CST on Sunday, December 9, 2007
There's been much written about the scarcity of Nintendo's Wii this holiday season, but last week Wal-Mart sold out of another popular toy: the Talking Jesus Messenger of Faith doll. The 12-inch doll is made by one2believe of Valencia, Calif., which also sells Nativity scenes and other Bible action figures such as Samson and Goliath Spirit Warriors.
The Talking Jesus Messenger of Faith dolls won't be restocked before Christmas. The toys were sold at about 600 Wal-Mart stores and online at Target.com, and almost 20 percent of the Wal-Mart stores that sell Talking Jesus are in Texas.
"We sold out at Wal-Mart, and the toys are still available in a very limited supply at Target.com," said spokesman Joshua Livingston. The company won't restock again before Christmas.
The toy company's press release says there "were doubters who wondered if a 12-inch tall talking Jesus doll that speaks Bible stories and scripture would sell well."
Founder of one2believe David Socha said: "We feel blessed that the toys are now in the hands of thousands of children, teaching them the word of God. We knew that the toys would make great Christmas gifts, but to see them sell so well before the Christmas buying season begins proves that parents want alternatives in the toy aisle."
Valencia, Calif.-based one2believe also makes a 17-piece Nativity set. So what happens to Talking Jesus when he gets home?
Knowing how quickly kids can tire of their toys, he could end up buried in a toy chest with Power Rangers, Batman and Ninja Turtles – and there's something unsettling about that.
At least we won't be seeing Talking Jesus on the clearance shelf.
Maria Halkias
Religion is big business. (Though I doubt there were many children who had this on their Christmas list.)
Tsa`ah
12-11-2007, 10:10 AM
Bible thumpers learn fast when it comes to sensationalism.
If there were a few million produced and they all flew off the shelves ... ya, I can see the reason for some hype. I doubt that's the case however.
Anyone can make a few thousand piles of talking shit for Walmart shelves and have it sell out. When your numbers are up there with Sony, Nintendo, and even Elmo ... give me a call.
Parkbandit
12-11-2007, 10:14 AM
Damn.. I wish I thought of making a talking Jesus doll. Maybe I'll try a talking Mohammad doll!?
chillmonster
12-11-2007, 10:31 AM
Damn.. I wish I thought of making a talking Jesus doll. Maybe I'll try a talking Mohammad doll!?
That would probably get you killed...
Damn.. I wish I thought of making a talking Jesus doll. Maybe I'll try a talking Mohammad doll!?
?
http://www.theamericanmind.com/images/2006/dashboardmohammed.jpg
Parkbandit
12-11-2007, 11:03 AM
That would probably get you killed...
Exactly...
Warriorbird
12-11-2007, 01:27 PM
Durka durka!
Hulkein
12-11-2007, 02:02 PM
Bible thumpers learn fast when it comes to sensationalism.
If there were a few million produced and they all flew off the shelves ... ya, I can see the reason for some hype. I doubt that's the case however.
Anyone can make a few thousand piles of talking shit for Walmart shelves and have it sell out. When your numbers are up there with Sony, Nintendo, and even Elmo ... give me a call.
The story is just about a company that has exceeded its sales projections, Mr. Sunshine.
Clove
12-11-2007, 03:09 PM
The story is just about a company that has exceeded its sales projections, Mr. Sunshine.
No kidding. Personally I thought the "pet rock" was pretty dumb, not to mention the various flavors of "cyber pets" that have followed. Regardless, I just don't see how this is news, unless you missed your chance at a Talking Jesus Doll.
landy
12-11-2007, 03:27 PM
I hear that Jesus was jealous all the attention the Wii was getting, so he made a doll in his image, and then bought them all himself.
Clove
12-11-2007, 04:16 PM
I hear that Jesus was jealous all the attention the Wii was getting, so he made a doll in his image, and then bought them all himself.
I'm holding out for the talking Joseph Smith dolls with optional 200 collectible brides.
landy
12-11-2007, 04:18 PM
I'm holding out for the talking Joseph Smith dolls with optional 200 collectible brides.
I'm just pissed because I bought one of the Jesus dolls and tried to boil it, but it kept walking on the water and turning it in to wine... son of a god.
CrystalTears
12-11-2007, 04:43 PM
I'm just pissed because I bought one of the Jesus dolls and tried to boil it, but it kept walking on the water and turning it in to wine... son of a god.
Holy crow... someone send me one!!!!1111
I'm holding out for the talking Joseph Smith dolls with optional 200 collectible brides.
LOL
Hey, that would go well with the Mohammad and the optional 73 virgin dolls.
Tsa`ah
12-12-2007, 09:44 AM
The story is just about a company that has exceeded its sales projections, Mr. Sunshine.
No shit? Perhaps you missed my point.
Who cares if they exceeded sales projections. It happens all the time. Where's the story about some crap media hardware company selling out of a few million cheap ass dvd players in a day because the price was 20 bucks?
The point was that this article doesn't provide numbers, just that these things sold out ... who fucking cares if a few thousand talking Jesus dolls sold out ... IT'S NOT SOME HUGE PROMOTIONAL/SALES FEAT. It's not of Elmo caliber ... let alone of Nintindo/Sony caliber. It's a limited production run where likely there were, at best, 10 dolls per store in the sales area.
They're all over e-bay now and not going for much. Why? Because the manufacturer had some brains and didn't over produce by much. They knew their market and accommodated for the 1000 - 10000 brainwashed monkeys that would actually buy this crap toy that maybe 100 brainwashed monkey kids will carry into adulthood. It'll have it's own place between the Elvis shrine and the tacky collection of "Native" American inspired knick nacks and "art" that proclaim the toothless moron an "Indian" or some part there of.
Warriorbird
12-12-2007, 09:59 AM
I don't care if it rains or freezes...
Latrinsorm
12-12-2007, 11:17 AM
Without reading any of the posts in this thread past the first one, I just want to say wow! This is a huge promotional/sales feat!!
Tsa`ah
12-12-2007, 11:26 AM
I'm assuming you forgot the italics.
Hulkein
12-12-2007, 11:35 AM
No shit? Perhaps you missed my point.
Who cares if they exceeded sales projections. It happens all the time. Where's the story about some crap media hardware company selling out of a few million cheap ass dvd players in a day because the price was 20 bucks?
The point was that this article doesn't provide numbers, just that these things sold out ... who fucking cares if a few thousand talking Jesus dolls sold out ... IT'S NOT SOME HUGE PROMOTIONAL/SALES FEAT. It's not of Elmo caliber ... let alone of Nintindo/Sony caliber. It's a limited production run where likely there were, at best, 10 dolls per store in the sales area.
They're all over e-bay now and not going for much. Why? Because the manufacturer had some brains and didn't over produce by much. They knew their market and accommodated for the 1000 - 10000 brainwashed monkeys that would actually buy this crap toy that maybe 100 brainwashed monkey kids will carry into adulthood. It'll have it's own place between the Elvis shrine and the tacky collection of "Native" American inspired knick nacks and "art" that proclaim the toothless moron an "Indian" or some part there of.
I understand your point. I just find it funny that you get that annoyed by the story being posted to get as riled up as you are.
Clove
12-12-2007, 12:26 PM
I understand your point. I just find it funny that you get that annoyed by the story being posted to get as riled up as you are.
No kidding. Really reaffirms your faith (oops) in religious tolerance in the good ol' US of A when people get worked up over a religious toy.
Tsa`ah
12-13-2007, 10:42 AM
I understand your point. I just find it funny that you get that annoyed by the story being posted to get as riled up as you are.
Riled up? Hardly. Annoyed sure. I normally do get annoyed at articles that attempt to skew the reality of any situation.
No kidding. Really reaffirms your faith (oops) in religious tolerance in the good ol' US of A when people get worked up over a religious toy.
Wow ... talk about a lame flame attempt. How far did you have to stretch to come up with the intolerance slant on me?
Without reading any of the posts in this thread past the first one, I just want to say wow! This is a huge promotional/sales feat!!
I wonder if they will make a bath-time version where it floats (walks on water).
Someone call Marketing!
Hulkein
12-13-2007, 12:19 PM
Riled up? Hardly. Annoyed sure. I normally do get annoyed at articles that attempt to skew the reality of any situation.
I think riled up is much more accurate than 'annoyed.' People who are simply annoyed usually move on without looking like a toddler throwing a tantrum.
I heard the Moses doll did well too if it makes you feel any better.
Tsa`ah
12-13-2007, 12:25 PM
You've taken too many lessons into reading what isn't there and adding your own inflection.
Sorry kid, I'm as riled up and throwing a tantrum over this as I would be reading that Grossman is getting shit canned after this season.
Hulkein
12-13-2007, 12:38 PM
Hopefully the Bears send two 1st rounders for McNabb.
That Jay
12-13-2007, 12:44 PM
I hear when the Jesus doll is out of stock, he is is always mysteriously back in stock three days later.
Nieninque
12-13-2007, 12:47 PM
I don't care if it rains or freezes...
As long as i've got my plastic jeezus
Riding on the dashboard of my car
I'm afraid he'll have to go
He clashes with my radio
Plastic jeezus you won't get me far
Plastic jeezus plastic jeezus
Riding on the dashboard of my car
I'm afraid he'll have to go
He clashes with my radio
Plastic jeezus you won't get me far
I don't want kisses and I don't want hugs
Just want lots of sex and drugs
Knowing you won't get me far
Don't like walking don't like strolling
Just like good old rock and rolling
Plastic jeezus you don't get me far
I hear when the Jesus doll is out of stock, he is is always mysteriously back in stock three days later.
ROFL
winner
Venom
12-13-2007, 01:01 PM
I'd like you all to meet Achmed, The Dead Terrorist Talking Doll.
http://lc.fdots.com/cc/lc/fe/fe6407c77599a4c2672fb66b60b9efc4.jpg
:tumble:
Eoghain
12-13-2007, 01:09 PM
As long as i've got my plastic jeezus
Riding on the dashboard of my car
I'm afraid he'll have to go
He clashes with my radio
Plastic jeezus you won't get me far
The jesusdance.com song was:
I don't care if it rains or freezes
As long as I got my plastic jesus
Riding on the dashboard of my car.
I can go a hundred miles and hour
As long as I got the holy power
Riding on the dashboard of my car.
It's the only one I ever heard. Where's yours from?
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