Because she's made of plastic anyhow, New York's patron saint of transsexuals, Amanda Lepore, is now the inspiration for a new line of dolls.
The horror isn't without good cause: All proceeds will go to the Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS. At right is the sketch for the Work Out Gear by David Barton doll; Couture Baby and Fairytale Glam Lepore dolls will also be available. Sure to be the hottest accessory at the next Motherfucker, they can be purchased exclusively at Jeffrey on April 11th. And if you're worried about the doll's "authenticity," we're pretty sure that underneath those little clothes, things look exactly like they do for Barbie and Amanda.

[Courtesy, naturally, of Bucky Turco.]

Transsexuals Amanda Lepore and Sophia La Mar Munoz allege that they were fired from Twilo because they "weren't real women." Note to Amanda and Sophia: if it's any consolation, Twilo was a shitty club.
Transsexuals in 'real' dispute [Newsday]