One of Toronto's most beloved actors has reached new career heights with his very own action figure.
Nothing really screams 'you've made' it more than having your own likeness in a toy, right? For Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, that dream has finally come true.
Portraying Captain Carson Teva on The Mandalorian (and The Book of Boba Fett), a live-action series set in the Star Wars universe, since 2020, has garnered the Kims Convenience alumni a whole new set of fans outside Canada and now, a doll.
FINALLY! The first official #StarWars collectible featuring #TheMandalorian’s Carson Teva is coming soon from @GentleGiantLTD! Cheers to @bitterasiandude, and here’s hoping Teva announcements from @Hasbro & @hottoysofficial aren’t far behind! pic.twitter.com/P3qotMq3zH
— Ken Plume (@KenPlume) April 10, 2023
Not really a doll but more like a bust (action figures need legs, right?), Gentle Giant LTD, which makes collectibles for Star Wars and Marvel, recently announced a new Teva.
Paul, you got busted! 😆 Congrats, sir.
— Hans "I Stand With Ukraine" Karl (@Hans_Karl) April 10, 2023
Basically looking identical to Paul, the bust features his signature orange jacket, blue helmet and A280 blaster rifle.
I have a bust! #socool https://t.co/CHnK7Mk6bC pic.twitter.com/wwagDJ6Ruv
— Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (@bitterasiandude) April 10, 2023
The East York native even shreds the news on his Twitter account, saying, "I have a bust," with the tag, #socool.
Awesome. Love seeing you in Mando. Great seeing more Canadians in Star Wars.
— Ron J. Humphrey (@ronjhumphrey) April 10, 2023
His fans quickly congratulated the 50-year-old actor and even tagged Hasbro to make an actual action figure (complete with torso, legs and feet).
Maybe we can get a Mr. Kim doll next?
Gentle Giant LTD.