Editor’s note: This article was first published in March 2011 as a news item. The Mark Zuckerberg action figure, its $69 price and the anticipated legal action refer to that moment.
From the makers of the controversial Steve Jobs figures, MIC Gadget has now released this amusing figure of Zuckerberg sporting his Adidas sandals, his trademark hoodie and a smiling face as he shows off his “Like” button.
Knowing Zuckerberg and his particular sense of humour when it comes to trademark infringement for commercial purposes, I’m sure that in the next few hours he’ll have his entire legal department working non-stop until they get the figures withdrawn and bring a lawsuit to remember.
In this case Zuckerberg’s rights are being violated not only as a trademark owner but also over the use of his image, so these figures, at a modest $69, could end up costing their maker dearly. Although, it has to be said, Mark Zuckerberg comes out looking very good.
Further reading
- The truth about Facebook: who is behind the social network
Via: TechCrunch
Featured image: Silverisdead, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
