Bessie Coleman Action Figure
Bessie was the first Black woman to earn a pilots license in America. No flight school would accept her in the US because she was Black, so she learned to fly in France. Bessie performed spectacular air shows across the US and her fearless spirit and flare for drama made her queen of the air. Tearing up the skies with her daredevil dives, barnstorming Bessie Coleman flew low and zoomed high. Audiences gasped when Bessie performed barrel rolls and the wings of her plane touched the tips of the clouds like a bird on high.
This sassy French trained pilot comes ready for flight adorned with goggles, vintage scarf, map and interchangeable heads. She has multiple joint pins, enabling her to strike many poses from jumping into her plane to waving to her fans. Museum quality, but designed for play. Great packaging too!
You can pick her up at DollsLikeMe.com
March 22nd, 2009 at 2:00 am
My husband and I met the creator of these toys a few years ago, pre-babies. I purchased the Matthew Henson for my son and Benjamin Banneker for my nephew.
Glad to see him getting some publicity for his vision.
March 24th, 2009 at 7:44 am
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