This 5-inch tall Jane Austen action figure is made of hard vinyl and comes with a mini ‘Pride & Prejudice’ and a writing desk with a removable quill pen. Despite a rather sheltered life, Jane Austen was able to capture the subtleties of human interaction so perfectly that her novels continue to be immensely popular. Born: December 16, 1775 — Stevenson, England Occupation: Novelist Died: July 18, 1817 — Winchester, England Weapon of Choice: Character Study Accompli Read more…
Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars
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I purchased this item because I am a teacher and I wanted to put a collection of literary figures on my desk. Shortly after taking the figure out of the box (literally, within minutes) a colleague was looking at it and went to raise the figure’s left arm. She did not apply unnecessary pressure but the figure snapped in half. When I looked at the broken midsection, I noticed that the top and bottom were held together by less than 1/8″ diameter semi-circle of plastic (an amount slightly larger than the largest part of a toothpick). I feel that the design could be improved greatly. As Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors, I am dissappointed that so little attention was paid to the design– especially since she is known for her great attention to detail. Sad, sad design.