Asian Pacific American Toy Chest Asian-inspired action figures have come a long way since GI Joe's buddy Quick Kick taught kids the finer points of his kung fu grip. Bucking the trend of pat stereotypes is this repository celebrating those action figures, dolls, and video games with a cultural connection to Asia or the Pacific Islands -- they're really not as rare as you might think. This good-natured guide classifies a slew of toys from Weeble girls, to Laptop Buddhas, to ambiguous Star Wars creatures. Some will no doubt jog childhood memories, while others are a bit more (OK, a lot more) obscure. Parents concerned about authenticity can consult this ethnicity guide, while collectors will likely get a quick kick from these yet-to-be-produced dream toys. (in Toys)
