Schweinsteiger will sue the company that made Nazi doll in his image

A Hong Kong toy factory produced and put on sale a Nazi puppet with the name and the face of the United player. They claim, however, that it's all just coincidence

Midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger will process a Hong Kong toy factory that has just launched a Nazi-themed puppet alleged to have his features as inspiration. The German wants the product to be pulled from stores immediately.

The tabloid "Bild" said the player's lawyers have initiated legal proceedings to prevent the sale of the doll about 30 cm tall, the approximate price of R $ 480.00 (or $ 958.00 Hong Kong).


The company Dragon in Dream states that it is "pure coincidence" that the toy remember the German ace 31, defending Manchester United. In addition to the features, the doll is called "Bastian". "Many people in Germany are called Bastian. The doll is based on a typical German. We believe that all Germans have this appearance," called for the DiD.






The lawyer Ulrich Amelung does not accept this discourse. "It was a calra violaçãod personal rights Schweinsteiger. Each person owns his own image. In addition, the use of a military apparatus with a swastika is an offense and gross defamation" he said.

The doll has a steel helmet, a beret with a swastika and other military accessories and different clothing options. Weighs around 2kg. "Bastian" even could be put on sale in Germany via a Dutch partnership DiD.