51.   For the Murdochs and Ovitzes and Ridley-Thomases, the players are real-life action figures, replacing the plastic ones of their youth.

52.   For the youthful employees of Listen.com, the action figures represent the need for lightning-quick reflexes in the brave new cartoon world of dot-coms.

53.   G.I. Joe is the only action figure that has been around long enough for Pope to be able to make comparisons between old and new models.

54.   Globotech Design Lab is a combat game with build-your-own action figures.

55.   Hard-core boxing fans recognize Gatti as a breathing action figure.

56.   Hasbro has such culture staples as Talking Barney, based on the purple television character, and Jurassic Park action figures.

57.   Hasbro Inc. said profit rose five percent on higher sales of its Star Wars action figures and other toys.

58.   Hasbro, in contrast, is known for action figures such as GI Joe, which generally appeals to boys, and board games such as Monopoly.

59.   He has just broadcast his first radio and television advertisements, including one where children play with a Jesse Ventura action figure who fights with Evil Special Interest Man.

60.   He believes the action figures promote an unrealistic body image for young men, encouraging them to use steroids and lift weights compulsively.