Hundreds of prototype dolls were reportedly made, but the CIA decided to abandon the idea and they were not distributed officially. The CIA called upon the talents of Donald Levine, toy executive known for introducing G.I. Joe to the world. (Levine died in May at the age of 86.)
The Osama doll’s face was coated with a special heat-dissolving material that would make it appear as though his skin was peeling off, revealing a demonic visage beneath.