Comments on: Canadian History: Now in an Action Figure http://www.culturefeast.com/canadian-history-now-in-an-action-figure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=canadian-history-now-in-an-action-figure fresh culture. served daily. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:18:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Andrew Nafekh http://www.culturefeast.com/canadian-history-now-in-an-action-figure/comment-page-1/#comment-52519 Andrew Nafekh Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:39:39 +0000 http://www.culturefeast.com/?p=900#comment-52519 Hi Rachel and thanks for your post. We started out designing these figures with the hopes that Canadians would learn more about the people who helped shape our country. Although the lineup is only limited to 3 figures at the moment, I think there's a significant amount of information surrounding these notable Canadians. Yes, each book has only 20 pages, it is bilingual, illustrated and one of those pages is a quiz to help reinforce some of the learning or information contained in the books. This means that only 9 pages contain information. However, we're proud that the information is well structured to relay lots of significant events surrounding each figure. For example, did you know which provinces were part of the union of Canada n 1867? what was the name that was originally given to the RCMP? How much gold was discovered during the Klondike gold rush? or which battles were fought by Sir Isaac Brock in the war of 1812? This information and much more is contained in these small booklets. In addition to this, children (and also adults) learn their history much better when they associate events with a prominent figure - we tend to enjoy learning about people - hence the figure. I may not be able to change your opinion, but perhaps I can shed a little more light on our product and why we started this lineup of figures. Regards, Andrew Nafekh Hi Rachel and thanks for your post.
We started out designing these figures with the hopes that Canadians would learn more about the people who helped shape our country. Although the lineup is only limited to 3 figures at the moment, I think there’s a significant amount of information surrounding these notable Canadians. Yes, each book has only 20 pages, it is bilingual, illustrated and one of those pages is a quiz to help reinforce some of the learning or information contained in the books. This means that only 9 pages contain information. However, we’re proud that the information is well structured to relay lots of significant events surrounding each figure. For example, did you know which provinces were part of the union of Canada n 1867? what was the name that was originally given to the RCMP? How much gold was discovered during the Klondike gold rush? or which battles were fought by Sir Isaac Brock in the war of 1812? This information and much more is contained in these small booklets. In addition to this, children (and also adults) learn their history much better when they associate events with a prominent figure – we tend to enjoy learning about people – hence the figure. I may not be able to change your opinion, but perhaps I can shed a little more light on our product and why we started this lineup of figures.
Regards,
Andrew Nafekh

]]> By: Dr. Danger http://www.culturefeast.com/canadian-history-now-in-an-action-figure/comment-page-1/#comment-23591 Dr. Danger Tue, 27 May 2008 13:18:30 +0000 http://www.culturefeast.com/?p=900#comment-23591 Rachel, I'd totally buy these action figures. Not only would they be welcome additions to my action figure collection, but they would also remind me of the time I spent in Canada learning the language, studying the history and culture, and dodging the U.S. Military. Oh the memories. Rachel, I’d totally buy these action figures. Not only would they be welcome additions to my action figure collection, but they would also remind me of the time I spent in Canada learning the language, studying the history and culture, and dodging the U.S. Military. Oh the memories.

]]> By: Bruce http://www.culturefeast.com/canadian-history-now-in-an-action-figure/comment-page-1/#comment-22854 Bruce Fri, 16 May 2008 16:28:32 +0000 http://www.culturefeast.com/?p=900#comment-22854 Rachel, As a fellow Canadian and a graduate of that fine learning establishment, Brock University, I think a trip to Wal-Mart is in my future. But really, do Americans care about Canadian history? Cheers, Bruce Rachel,
As a fellow Canadian and a graduate of that fine learning establishment, Brock University, I think a trip to Wal-Mart is in my future.

But really, do Americans care about Canadian history?

Cheers,
Bruce

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