A friend over at S/D Portal gave me the heads up on a new Daniel Jackson action figure.  By Diamond Select Toys.  The same ones who make the SGA ones (have to order those!). 

Dr. Jackson, Report to Gate Room!

Diamond Select Toys is ready to reveal the next in the ongoing line of twelve-inch Stargate SG-1 figures will be none other than the Kleenex-loving, allergy-afflicted know-it-all, Daniel Jackson!  Each figure will feature 26 points of articulation and fully-detailed cloth outfits based on the record-breaking Sci-Fi Channel series.  Series-accurate accessories will also be included with each figure.

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As a Daniel fan, is it wrong that I burst out laughing as soon as I saw the picture? Doesn't look like Daniel to me, even the Daniel of S9 and 10.  Looks like they tried to copy him from the S10 promo pics but didn't quite get it.

I'm sure it's not easy to make 100% accurate sculptures of people and I applaud those who really try, but seriously, he looks more like Dan Aykroyd than Michael Shanks.  Wonder if the glasses come off...

Heh heh heh.... *sighs* *wipes tear out of eye*  God, that was entertaining...

I feel like an idiot now for getting worked up over the supposed news of MS being approached to do the third Stargate series.  Turns out it was just a rumor.  From Michael Shanks Online:

We have just received confirmation from Michael via his publicist that the information regarding his reported involvement in the series is "completely unfounded and unsubstantiated. No one has contacted Michael with any such news/offerings/ideas, etc."

As far as Michael is concerned, this is "just an unfounded rumor."

 

*Whew* No doubt some people may still try to lobby tptb to get him on there... but I am glad it's just a rumor.  Maybe it's just me but I'd like to see this third show with a completely new cast... if they want to bring in a minor character from SG-1 it may not be so bad.  But I think it should be a fresh start, so to speak.

Anyway...

MSOL also reports that a new two-figure pack of SG action figures will be available to order next spring.  The figures are of Daniel in robes and Anubis.  You can preorder them here: http://timespacetoys.stores.yahoo.net/stsgasacfi2.html
Maybe it's just me but I think it looks more like Martouf than Daniel, lol

David Hewlett also had a funny reaction to the new McKay figure on his blog. LOL, poor guy! 

Well, lunch break is nigh so better actually eat something... if I have time I may sneak in a tiny bit of fic writing.