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Gen. MacArthur Shall Return - as Action Figure
The Associated Press
Published: Apr 3, 2004
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - When Gen. Douglas MacArthur uttered his famous "I shall return" in 1942, he didn't expect to be coming back more than 60 years later as an action figure.
A limited-edition toy version of the five-star general will soon invade store shelves around the country. The foot-tall figures go on sale Sunday at the MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk.
With MacArthur's signature sunglasses, combed-over hair and distinctive nose, the G.I. Joe doll bears an unmistakable resemblance to the general. It lacks the wrinkles and expanded waistline that MacArthur, who liberated the Philippines from Japan during World War II, had during the latter years of his service.
Hasbro designed the doll with the help and approval of the General Douglas MacArthur Foundation, which holds the rights to any MacArthur images.
The foundation recommended accessories, including a five-star flag, sunglasses, a pistol, binoculars, maps of the invasion of Manila, a briefcase and a map table.
AP-ES-04-03-04 1954EST
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