European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - August 22, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Page 10 the stars and stripes faces n places monday August 22, 1994 for this go Joe Forf paycheck comes with Job from the associated press As he turns 30, i Joe has t risen in rank Buthe s made a bundle. A 1964 i Joe fighter Pilot doll was sold at auction Friday in new York City for $5,750, the record for an action figure according to Christie a which ran the Salein Honor of the plastic private s 30th anniversary. It was the first auction devoted entirely to i Joe with 191 lots up for Sale Christie s said. A go Joe dress uniform action figure sold for $1,150, and a Gijon japanese Imperial Soldier from 1967 sold for $1,092. More than 400 fans of the nearly foot High doll in fatigues and boots packed the Sale room. Sales netted$50,117. The auction started a weekend dedicated to celebrating Joe s enduring place in american pop culture. Col lectors fans and toy dealers were expected to attend the first International i Joe collectors convention through sunday. I Joe officially turned 30 on feb. 7. To maker has Bro inc. Has sold More than $2.6 billion in i Joe products since 1964, including More than 300 million Soldier figures and 200 million vehicles. Deoh be Nof overdressed you see them dressed to the nines for awards Cere monies or in costume on stage. But what would they like to Wear for their final appearance before the cof Fin is closed the dress Jack Lemmon wore in some like it hot was Rocker Alice Cooper s pick for Eterna Wear in the fall Issue of Esquire gentlemen Magazine. A rental Tuxedo syndicated columnist Dave Barr said. The Only thing i d want to be caught dead in is my wedding ring. You Don t need clothes where you re going grateful dead drummer Mickey Hart said. Dapper crooner Bobby Short pictures something with a scottish clan influence i always wanted to own a full dress Kilt. Why not be buried in one director John Waters the twisted mind behind mov ies such As serial mom and polyester said his get up would be consumer Friendly. I prefer to be put to rest in the Comfort of a custom made purposely wrinkled and distressed suit. Then the Worms would have half their Job done before i put in the Buff Fuoco May hit stage and now the Star of our show Joey Buttafuoco the Man who inspired several made for to movies is embarking on his own acting career with an off Broadway role already a possibility. Buttafuoco 38, is under consideration for the role of the Groom s father in the hit play Tony n Tina s wed Ding the show s general manager said Friday in Newyork City. Nino Deleon a Saleroom attendant arranges a go Joe doll at Christie s auction House in new York City on thursday a Day before an auction kicked off a collectors convention. I talked about the possibility of him doing it some time next year and i invited him Down to see the show said Leonard Mulhern who spoke with Buttafuoco s representatives at the Ruth Webb Talent Agency. Another possibility a spot in a touring company of breaking tags a mob comedy that ran off Broadway last year. Either role would suit Buttafuoco just Fine said Sherry Spillane of the Webb Agency. Acting skills he s a natural Talent Spillane said. The Auto body repairman s last role was a four month stint As a prisoner in the Nassau county jail in new York state. He pleaded guilty to statutory rape Fortis sexual relationship with an underage Amy Fisher who is serving five-to-15 years for shooting Buttafuoco s wife. Sea lion has identity crisis Marine scientists Are withholding their Seal of approval from the new movie Andre. Their complaint the fabled Atlantic Harbor Seal that was adopted by a family from Maine is being portrayed by a California sea lion. It s like doing born free with a Bear said Patt Fiorelli a former Trainer who worked with the real Andre at the new England aquarium in Boston where he spent his Winters. The aquarium declined to participate in the production of the film which opened wednesday. As a scientific and conservation organization we a every concerned about accuracy aquarium spokeswoman Sandra Goldfarb said. A lot of children Are going to watch this film and think that that s a in fact there s As much difference Between a Sealand a sea lion As Between a Dolphin and a whale. Sea Lions have external ear flaps while seals have Small holes for ears. Sea Lions can use their Large front flippers to run or climb on land seals Are less agile out of the water. And an adult male Seal weighs about 300 pounds while a sea lion weighs As much As 1,000. Of yeah. There also Aren t any California sea Lions on the East coast where the film is supposed to be set. A How do you spell convenience a. Home delivery. 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