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	Holy Toyland!

debbyski

9-26-2007 12:46 PM

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wal, mart, toys, religion

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9-28-2007 12:58 PM

AtlLiberal

I noticed this is the "Euro-Christ" version. I wonder if they'll also be offering the "Semitic-Christ" and the "Afro-Christ" versions?

9-28-2007 3:41 PM

arifsali

Only if there is a market

9-28-2007 3:57 PM

Amergin

Freak toy for FREAKS.

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