Saddam Hussein Doll

Posted by Connie Newbauer Jan 15, 2007

Okay, I am officially horrified. An American toy company, Herobuilders of Oxford, Connecticut, has built a 12-inch action doll of Saddam Hussein. As a matter of fact, they have built several, but none so disturbing as the Saddam Hussein Execution Doll. Herobuilders creates custom action figures and political figures - mostly out of mockery, from what I can see.

This horrifying ‘toy’ comes complete with a T-shirt imprinted with the words “Dope on A Rope,” and a noose around his neck – all for the low, low price of $24.95!

I don’t believe this is funny under any circumstances. After seeing the Saddam Doll for the first time, I tried to tell myself that perhaps this would be funny as a gift or keepsake for an adult, but it just isn’t.

A British newspaper reported over the weekend that the most popular video clip students are passing around to each other is the clip of Hussein going to his death. Without even going into how I feel about the death penalty, we could have done without this doll to further influence our children.

I pray parents are conscientious enough not to buy this disgusting keepsake .

To contact the company and voice your opinion, write to

Emil Vicaleruns

C/o Herobuilders

198 Goodhill Road

Oxford, CT 06478

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