In this March 2, 2011 file photo, Apple Inc. Chairman and CEO Steve Jobs waves to his audience at an Apple event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
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Updated: Tuesday, 17 Jan 2012, 7:19 AM EST
Published : Tuesday, 17 Jan 2012, 7:19 AM EST
SAN JOSE, California (AP) — A company that began advertising for an incredibly lifelike Steve Jobs doll won't sell the figurines after all.
In Icons says it is backing off because of pressure from Jobs' family and from Apple lawyers.
In Icons had planned to offer the 1-foot-tall, lifelike figure — which was dressed in Jobs' trademark black mock turtleneck, rimless glasses and jeans.
But the San Jose Mercury News reports the company has posted a statement on its web site it was pressured to stop offering the product — and made the decision out of its "heartfelt sensitivity to the feelings of the Jobs family."
The Apple co-founder died last October 5 of complications from pancreatic cancer.
In Icons had planned to start shipping the doll next month. The company says any money received for pre-orders will be returned.
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