Hatchetforce Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Following the story of terrorists holding US Soldiers hostage, it was quickly discovered the terrorists were really holding Diorama Action Man...a toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabellum Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 ROFL! I'd like to get ahold of said action figure for my, ahem, collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetforce Posted February 1, 2005 Author Share Posted February 1, 2005 The thing is that CNN, CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, and the BBC were all reporting it and showing Pic 1. The Pentagon however said they had no reports of any missing US personnel. Now where is that silver frisbee I had last night... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Those news channels were really taken in by that? OMG..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sup Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 ... Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetforce Posted February 1, 2005 Author Share Posted February 1, 2005 Those news channels were really taken in by that? OMG..... ← Just one example: http://www.abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=461145 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suicide Commando Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Yeah, that's pretty bad. News agencies try and get a one-up on the competition and air things that, in some cases such as this, are readily discernable as being false. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetforce Posted February 1, 2005 Author Share Posted February 1, 2005 Those news channels were really taken in by that? OMG..... ← Just one example: http://www.abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=461145 ← Most websites and TV stations did provide the caveat that the claim had not been verified. But the fact they couldn't tell the difference is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobaka Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 From CNN So-called U.S. hostage appears to be toy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonKappel Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 HEHEHE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRP 56 Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Looks like our toys will have to be put on high alert and guarded or risk capture. Is Dan Rather digging up the facts on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabellum Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 It should be quite evident at first glance that pic #1 is a picture of a toy. Maybe it's because I collect 12" figures, but I recognized quickly that it was a toy, and I could tell that the accessories were made by Dragon Models. If nothing else, the sheen on the figure's head should give have made it clear that it was a toy. Human skin doesn't shine like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sart Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 I bet they really tied him up though, even "Special Ops Cody" could kick there ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snared_gambit Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Wow, that's pretty stupid. I really like the fact that no one is actually holding the gun in the picture, that's classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sup Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 They could have had both hands on the stock! Terrorists do that all the time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteKnight77 Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Goes to show that all news channels are going out of their way to get people riled up about nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zantar45 Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 "This just in, Coalition Special Forces raid insurgent hideout..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfarrer Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 "This just in, Coalition Special Forces raid insurgent hideout..." Damnit, ya beat me to it. My GI Joe DEVGRU team just finished briefing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl Ledanek Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 news update: US Gov't are sending the following to rescue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zantar45 Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 (edited) Ya know, Che Guevera is still alive and well. Suprised the media hasn't picked up on that major tidbit of news... Edited February 2, 2005 by Zantar45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Well,when I'm pulling security, I will make sure I get him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 "This just in, Coalition Special Forces raid insurgent hideout..." ← That's quite a selection you've got there Zantar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zantar45 Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Those ain't mine, found it off Google... But the one below is my latest 1:6 kitbash- "poor man's" MGS3 Big Boss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 That's really cool Zantar. Ah, now I'll have to show you mine! Just got it at the weekend. This is a die cast 1945 commando, hand painted. This is a extreme cloe up which makes it look bigger than it is, it's only about 60mm high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squad_e Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 (edited) lmao.. Wicked i want one.!! Step by step, heart to heart, left right left, we aaaaaall faaaaall down... Like Toy Soldiers.. EDIT: Those HALO ones and FAST ones look totally amazing!.. They would look good on ya office desk .. Edited February 2, 2005 by GooseBumps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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