Wednesday, July 07, 2004

Toy firm markets talking Jesus action doll

Toy firm markets talking Jesus action doll

A US toy firm has created a talking action doll of Jesus Christ which recites the Ten Commandments.

Herobuilders says it has come full circle and created "the ONLY real hero: Talking Our Lord Jesus Christ Action Figure".

It's Jesus action figure stands 12 inches high, wears biblical robes and costs the equivalent of Ā£15.

The Connecticut-based firm also makes 'hero' action figures of President Bush, Tony Blair and former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani.

It also sells a range of 'villain' action figures including Osama bin Laden, Saddam Hussein and Saddam's son Uday.

All are marketed through the firm's website, www.herobuilders.com.

Wife killer, 100, spared prison

The judge said the killing was an "act of love"
A 100-year-old former butcher has been spared a prison sentence for killing his wife after the judge accepted his plea of diminished responsibility.
Bernard Heginbotham pleaded guilty at Preston Crown Court on Thursday to the manslaughter of his wife, Ida.

She was living at a nursing home in Preesall, Lancashire, and in poor health when her husband slit her throat, the court was told.

Mrs Heginbotham was found by staff at the home on 1 April.


Her husband cried in court as he was given a 12 month community rehabilitation order.

Mr Justice Leveson said it was clear Mr Heginbotham had been a devoted husband during their 67-year marriage.

His 87-year-old wife was found with a single knife wound to her throat.

The couple, who lived in Preesall, near Blackpool, had raised six children together.

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