eBay reportedly bans sale of "DJango" action figures

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Published: Thursday, January 24, 2013

Updated: Thursday, January 24, 2013 20:01

View the story "eBay reportedly bans sale of \"DJango\" action figures" on StorifyeBay reportedly bans sale of "DJango" action figureseBay has allegedly joined toy makers in the ban on the sale of "DJanog Unchained" figures after receiving backlash from from people who were offended by the depiction of slave characters in the form of a toy. Storified by George Mattingly· Thu, Jan 24 2013 15:50:45WordpressAfter being discontinued in stores, the controversial toys from Tarantino's "DJango Unchained" have also been banned from eBay, according to a report by TMZ.com.

Producers asked a toy maker (who also made the figures for Inglorious Bastards) to discontinue the collectible figures last week as a result of complaints from advocacy groups including reverend Al Sharpton, who said the toys were offensive to African-Americans because of their depiction of slave characters as toys.

However, after the decision, online prices for the figures skyrocketed, selling for more than $400 on Amazon and eBay.
Wait, hold on, the Django Unchained action figure I could've bought for $30 is going for $500 on eBay? You gotta be kidding me.John StansberryWow, Django Unchained action figures were just discontinued and they're already going for upwards of $800 on eBay.Corey Ryanshould've got those Django Unchained action figures while i had the chance. They're discontinued now which means ppl will pay big on ebay...Robo JDespite the figures being labeled "offensive", others were disappointed with the producers' decision to discontinue them.
I can already tell that not buying any Django Unchained action figures is going to be a regret I tell my kids about on my death bed.Sarah C. AldrichI knew I shoulda invested in some Django Unchained figures, coulda been my retirement plan.andrew golenskiCan't believe they've banned Django Unchained action figures. I would have hit that shit up and bought the lot.Ben IlkayeBay alleged ban on the toys has stirred mixed reactions from people over whether or not the decision is fair considering other figures that could be deemed "offensive".
I do not understand the Django Unchained action figures, I'll admit that. Who wants toys that would lead children to fake whip each other?Ben Others felt that banning the figures should mean the same for other toys sold on eBay.
"We can't have Django Unchained action figures, but it's fine to have Freddie figures, even though he diddles kids!"- thing I said todayKelly Harrass
Should the "DJango Unchained" toys be banned from eBay? Did the producers make the right decisions? Comment and share your answer!

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