a chinese company behind controversial steve jobs doll pulling action figure sale following "immense pressure" apple lawyers.
in icons first advertised eerily lifelike collectible -which includes jobs' signature black turtleneck, rimless glasses , jeans - 3 months after apple founder died following long battle cancer. foot-tall (30cm) action figure have come stool , backdrop reads "one more thing…" - reference trademark phrase jobs used unveil latest gadget @ press events . proclaimed collectible "dedicated genius, great inventor, , visionary: steve jobs". however, under growing pressure company has decided axe venture. "i take opportunity reiterate original intention creating figurine driven fan's admiration of steve," in icons said in statement on website. "unfortunately have received immense pressure lawyers of apple , steve jobs' family ... "though still believe have not overstepped legal boundaries, have decided stop offer, production , sale of steve jobs figurine out of our heartfelt sensitivity feelings of jobs family." company said full refunds given had pre-ordered figurine, had been scheduled begin shipping in february.
http://news.sky.com/home/strange-news/article/16150558
don't understand, why apple upset.
already being discussed here.
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