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May 1st 2004
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Governator Bobbleheads!

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is trying to stop two Ohio brothers from making and selling bobbleheads in his likeness.

A thousand 'Governator' bobbleheads were produced about a month ago by Ohio Discount Merchandise, which is run by Todd and Toby Bosley. They feature Arnold in a suit with an ammo belt and a machine gun, a reference to such films as Commando and The Terminator, two of Arnold's most popular movies from the 1980's.


"He wants the doll terminated," said Todd Bosley, the company's president.

Schwarzenegger's law firm, Lavely & Singer, sent Bosley a letter demanding the immediate halt in manufacturing and sales of the dolls, and that any remaining dolls should be taken to their offices, as well as a substantial payment made to the Governor.

Schwarzenegger has authorized a lawsuit if the conditions aren't met, according to the letter. A message for attorney Martin Singer was not returned on Friday.

While Arnold 's lawyers insist that the Terminator owns his name, likeness and all publicity rights, the Bosley brothers contend that he is a public political figure and therefore can no longer control his image.

The brothers say they plan to fight for the doll.

"This isn't something we did for a profit," Toby Bosley said.

The Bosleys' business gets about $1.50 per bobblehead, while a fund that provides grants for cancer research gets $5. The sale price is $19.95 each.

Schwarzenegger became aware of the doll when wife Maria visited a Washington gift shop, according to the brothers. She was offended and asked the shopkeeper to remove it from the shelves.

The brothers market other bobblehead dolls, too. Their best seller is model Anna Nicole Smith, followed by Jesus. You can see some more of their work HERE.

The bobblehead is cool, a great design and likeness, making it look great. The bad thing is that it's unofficial and Arn is pissed about it. Let's get NECA to make an official Governator Headknocker!!


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