LONDON , England ( CNN ) -- The global economy is in the doldrums but the market for merchandise featuring the world 's new mega-star shows no sign of tailing off . Obama T-shirts and merchandise are flying off the shelves at the moment . At the inauguration ceremony for U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington on Tuesday , thousands wore T-shirts , caps and watches featuring his image and even popping bottles of Barack bubbly . Pens , pin badges and $ 5 cookies emblazoned with Obama 's image are hugely popular in the U.S. while the Internet is helping to satisfy demand for other items around the world . Here are some pieces of merchandise available online : . Barack Obama action figure : 15-centimeter ( 6-inch ) tall , electroplated statue in a gold suit could be yours for $ 39 . However , the seller says that due to high demand the action figure is sold out . Barack Obama thimble : If you 're curious , then these are made out of porcelain so would be unsuitable for conventional sewing . Obama face masks : These flew off the shelves when they first hit the markets in Japan in December and could be a hit at a fancy dress party . Barack Obama earrings : To symbolize Barack Obama 's African heritage , these earrings have a photograph of the president on a tiny map of the continent made from wood . Replica inauguration tickets : The government printed 250,000 tickets for the inauguration in Washington , but some were reportedly sold online for $ 40,000 . Pick up a framed replica then for just a few dollars . Have you purchased any Obama merchandise ? Share your stories with us . Obama campaign poster : A set of six Obama campaign posters are on sale for $ 3,000 . New York Times inauguration newspaper could be yours for $ 10.50 , plus $ 12.80 to post it from the U.S. of course . `` RUN DC '' T-shirt : Was Obama in the 1980s hip-hop band ? He certainly looks like it when dressed in geeky glasses , trilby hat and chain .
Barack Obama merchandise is a big hit among new president 's supporters . T-shirts , earrings , champagne and cookies are popular items . Obama face masks and Spiderman comic featuring Obama fly off shelves .