Holy Biblical Heroes, Batman!

Biblical action figures, believe it or not, are old news. I have one at my desk -- a fairly reverent representation of Moses, looking very Charlton Heston-like with his beard, staff and commandment tablets.

Now the original creator of G.I. Joe has come up with his own line of biblical action figures: No grey beards for these He-Men: Moses -- seen at left -- looks like he could smite Pharoah's butt all over Egypt if he had the urge. Obviously, this Moses has undergone some serious weight training, and has put away his God-blessed staff and commandments for a beefy sword and shield.

The figures, most available for $12.99 here, include a slingshot-weilding David, a Fabio-like Sampson, and a youthful-looking Noah toting a crossbow and accompanied by a wolf. Oh, there are also two Barbie-like girl action figures, too -- Deborah and Esther -- but alas, they don't come with swords.