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Twilight New Moon: Series 2 Jasper 7 inch Figure

Okay. Now who’s this Jasper? What’s this Twilight thing all about? Does this have to do with Season 8? Isn’t there a character in Buffy Season 8 named Twilight?

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I am so confused!!  This is a blog about Buffy isn’t it? Oh well. Let’s read all about this mysterious Jasper product, shall we?:

The sequel to the blockbuster film Twilight, based on Stephanie Meyer’s best-selling vampire romance brings the vampires and werewolves of New Moon to center stage in this brand new collection of highly-detailed, movie-accurate action figures. Fans will find Jacob Shirtless Version, Jasper, and two versions of Edward Cullen, including the long-awaited ‘Sparkle’ Edward which glitters in the sunlight. Each figure stands roughly 7″ tall and is fully poseable.

I Need It Now: $16.19

So let’s get serious a moment.

I know there are some who will say this is a cultural issue, or that we should all adopt a “cultural relativism” stance…

I understand that, and in general, I do try to adopt some of that attitude when I can. But I have no absolutist ideology about it, and sometimes I hear about things that seem simply wrong, and that transcend — at least for me — the whole cultural-tolerance argument.

Often, though not always, these are the issues that involve women and children. I just don’t understand why women and children should be abused by men, no matter what the culture is. If you are the kind of man that thinks such behavior is right, or keeps women and children “in their place,” or that any ancient writings in some so-called holy book give you the right, or obligation…

Well, I just have to say you aren’t very much of a man. Because as long as these practices are allowed to continue, you are encouraging widespread disrespect of women and children, including your own wife and daughters (and less frequently, sons) — if you have any (and if they will have you).

And encouraging that kind of disrespect for the very people you claim to love and/or have a responsibility for doesn’t make you much of a human being, or much of a man.

IMHO, as the acronym goes.

So, with that said, do you know it is estimated that there are as many as 60,000,000 child brides worldwide, or that there are likely to be another 100,000,000 by the end of the decade if something isn’t done about it?

Young girls — some as young as seven — are being forced to marry older men, often much older, old enough to be their grandfathers and then some, and then those girls are usually pressured to bear children as soon as possible.

No, this doesn’t get as much attention as child prostitution and human trafficking, and that’s understandable, but in many cases, these girls might as well be sex slaves for all practical purposes — and are facing dire risks to their health as a result of these practices, not to mention having any opportunities for any independence and further education terminated before they even reach puberty.

So here’s the good news… You can encourage Congress to give the U.S. Agency for International Development all the authority it needs to work with countries around the globe to discourage child marriage.

Yours truly recently sent a message to his legislators, urging them to protect girls from child marriage by supporting this critical cause. But I decided to add the concern to my blog, because the more of us who speak out, the better.

I know — or at least I have to believe — that many of you who read this blog will be as eager as I was to speak out on this, so drop what you’re doing right now — please — and call or fax or send a letter to your representatives in Washington.

This is real-life “vampirism” of the worst sort, and a battle that would be worthy of Buffy, so if you’ve every wanted to fight for a cause that is truly worthwhile, and to be like Buffy even if for only a few minutes, this is your chance. Do it today. Do it now.

And for those who are phone, fax or snail-mail challenged, here’s a link you can use:

http://www.planusa.org/stopchildmarriage

Thanks.

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Twilight New Moon: Series 2 Jacob 7 inch Figure

Okay, I’m back again with a Twilight thingy. Gotta give it it’s due. But don’t despair Buffy fans. More Buffy content is on its way!

The sequel to the blockbuster film Twilight, based on Stephanie Meyer’s best-selling vampire romance brings the vampires and werewolves of New Moon to center stage in this brand new collection of highly-detailed, movie-accurate action figures. Fans will find Jacob Shirtless Version, Jasper, and two versions of Edward Cullen, including the long-awaited ‘Sparkle’ Edward which glitters in the sunlight. Each figure stands roughly 7″ tall and is fully poseable.

Gonna Get That Puppy Right Now: $16.19

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Twilight Edward Cullen 7-inch Action Figure

Hi all! Yeah, I hear ya. We’re getting a little off-topic now, not so Buffy- or Joss-oriented, neither this product nor the last. But by popular demand, so to speak, I just about have to give a few other authors (and vampires) their due. In any case, if you’re one of those that’s just into the whole vampire craze, you’ll be interested in a lot more than just Buffy. It’s the age and all the rage with the pop culture collector jet set, y’know?

The Twilight Edward Cullen action figure lets you invite your own vampire into your home! Stephanie Meyer’s best-selling Twilight book series is now a major motion picture, and here is the first-ever action figure of Edward Cullen, the sexy, brooding vampire! Edward stands 6-3/4″ tall and features a realistic likeness of actor Robert Pattinson. The figure is poseable and highly detailed and comes with a replica of the Cullen family crest. This highly collectible action figure has generated a lot of buzz–we suggest that you reserve your own Edward Cullen now.

Grab It Now: $16.19

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Angel Special Lorne One Shot

Greetings all! Yours truly here again with another cool product no incurable Buffy-verse / JossWhedon-verse / plain ol’ Fun-verse fan should have to do without!

The world is in peril again!, and only the most unlikely member of Angel’s entourage is able to save the day. A special book-length tribute to the late Andy Hallett and his character, Lorne, presented by writer-artist John Byrne.

Grab It Immediately: $6.39