A Ruth Bader Ginsburg Action Figure is Happening

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg is no longer just a heroine that you worship from afar. Thanks to a Kickstarter that has raised $613,705, we are now being blessed with an Ruth Bader Ginsburg action figure.
During a time in which our country is wracked with political turmoil, what could be better than having RBG as a constant, forever by our sides, offering steady inspiration from the comfort of our own homes?! The makers of the Kickstarter have far surpassed their original goal of $15,000 and li’l RBGs are already available for pre-order. The toys are sculpted by Seattle-based artist Mike Leavitt, designed in Brooklyn, and made in China under the auspices of FCTRY, a Brooklyn toy company.
A Kickstarter for a Ruth Bader Ginsburg action figure just raised over $600,000 https://t.co/nQoM4Jj0Rf @mic #ruthbaderginsburg #actionfigures pic.twitter.com/2jadGccXGb
— Michelle Garrett (@PRisUs) July 15, 2018
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We are looking forward to having RBG perched on a desk at The Forward office.
Tamar Skydell is an intern at The Forward. You can reach her at [email protected]
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