Arnold Schwarzenegger’s comedy series “FUBAR” broke a Guinness World Record on Monday, when filming for its second season began.
FUBAR has released a giant action figure of a famous action star, setting a new record as the world’s largest action figure. according to Certified by the Guinness World Records and presented by the show FX in Santa Fe Springs, California, the action figure is 6.748 metres (22 feet 1.68 inches) tall, taller than both the average giraffe and the noses of all the presidents on Mount Rushmore.
The giant figure recreates Schwarzenegger’s character Luke Brunner from the Netflix series. It was originally part of a promotional billboard in Vienna, Austria, before ShowFX and Netflix adapted it as a record-breaking attempt. Made from plastic, foam and metal, only the front half was originally made for the billboard, according to a news release. Internal supports were added to create the back half so it could stand on its own as a complete action figure.
Rather than just being a static display piece, the action figure features a rotating arm that adds a dynamic element to the design. Once completed, it was 3D scanned to create an accurate scale model designed by Pablo Pera and Concrete Candy, which was then sold, Guinness World Records added. (Related: Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Cupid as famous game show host proposes)
LOS ANGELES, CA – MAY 22: Monica Barbaro, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Milan Carter attend the Los Angeles Premiere of Netflix’s “FUBAR” held at the AMC Grove on May 22, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)
“FUBAR” marks Schwarzenegger’s debut as a lead in a television series, in which he plays a CIA operative who teams up with his daughter on a series of dangerous missions. The series has been well-received and has been renewed for a second season, according to a news release. Schwarzenegger’s accomplishments extend beyond acting; he is a former Governor of California, recognized as the youngest ever Mr. Olympia winner, and holds the record for the most film appearances by a bodybuilder. His influence has also extended to the world of gaming, with numerous video games based on his films.
