While GW is busy dodging flying shoes, Barack Obama is still enjoying his ride as most popular President-elect ever.

Manhatten's SoHo Scholastic store reports that they can't keep the Barack Obama action figure on the shelves this Christmas. They've sold over 200 of the figurines since the beginning of December, despite having had to discount John McCain's version. "This holiday season Barack Obama has become our Tickle Me Elmo," says store manager Denys Ramos.

Dubbed "An Action Figure We Can Believe In," the Barack Obama doll is decidedly non-ticklish. But it will inspire you to start chanting "Yes We Can." That is, unless you voted for John McCain, then you might just find yourself throwing a shoe at it.

Quirkiest Action Figures

    Avenging Unicorn
    Mad at your boss? Boyfriend? The mime you pass on the street every day? The Avenging Unicorn will help you vent some of those frustrations in a legal, although slightly disturbing, manner. Impale one of three figurines with one of four interchangeable horns.

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    Marie Antoinette
    Don't lose your head! Your Marie Antoinette action figure will do it for you. Complete with "ejector head," this figurine aims to be as historically accurate as possible so you can act out the Queen of France's untimely end again and again. Though I'm not sure why you'd want to.

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    Jesus
    He walked on water, turned water into wine, and rose from the dead. Jesus saw more action in his day than Clark Kent himself, deserving a figure of his own. This one has arms to raise to the Heavens and wheels for smooth gliding.

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    Horrified B Movie Characters
    Relive your favorite horror movie with these adorably terrified characters. There's the classic Woman Trying to Run in High Heels, Couple Trying to Stay Together, and Man Frozen in Tracks, all being chased by a gigantic teddy bear. Hours of fun, right there.

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    Librarian
    Librarians are superheros ... who else can make sense of the Dewey Decimal system? This version is oddly comforting, with a button on her back that, when pushed, reminds us of that golden library rule by putting her finger to her lips for a quiet "shush."

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    Joe the Plumber
    If Joe proved anything to us during the Presidential Election of '08, it's that anyone ... anyone ... can become a national phenomenon, no matter how misguided those 15 minutes of fame are. Joe's tenure was short-lived, but he can live forever in your heart and home with this remarkable likeness.

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    Hurley
    Love the series Lost? They you'll know that as unlikely as it seems, Hurley's a real action hero. Here he is in all his baggy t-shirted glory, complete with full scale replica lottery ticket.

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    Albert Einstein
    That hair ... that paunch ... that Grandpa sweater. All of Albert Einstein's action definitely took place in the cerebellum. Dressed for "intense classroom action," this historical giant comes ready to inspire.

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    Paparazzi
    Need to buy a gift for the A-list celebrity who has everything? Pick up this paparazzi play set and pair it with the Avenging Unicorn. They'll be happily occupied for days.

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