The image appears to be more Japanese warrior princess than a cuddly Christmas character.

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They all wanted to pucker up to the former warrior princess, and they all wanted photos and autographs.

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Halloween is fun, and this former Sookie Stackhouse, Lara Croft, and Xena Warrior Princess has no right to take anyone to task for their Halloween spending habits.

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And really, who wouldn't rather be a weekend warrior-princess with fabulous hair?

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