Jimi Hendrix action figure

Oh say can you see Jimi under the Christmas tree?

Jimi Hendrix’s estate has teamed up with McFarlane Toys to produce an action figure of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist and singer that will be in stores next month. The 6-inch figure, to be sold by music retailers and some toy merchants, comes dressed in a white fringed shirt, blue velvet pants and scarves tied around his head and one leg.

In addition to accessories, including a guitar, amplifiers, guitar pedals, microphone and stand, Hendrix is shown in front of a section of a concert stage flashing the hand sign for peace.

A standard version will sell for $12 to $15, while a deluxe boxed set will go for about $20. Matches and lighter fluid for the guitar presumably are sold separately.

Randy Lewis