Secret CIA project in 2005 by G.I Joe created Osama bin Laden doll .
The 12-inch bin Laden doll called 'Devil Eyes' is now up for sale by online auction at £1,600.
It was planned to be distributed to children in Afghanistan to encourage them to reject al-Qaeda but the project got abandoned and only three were made.
The doll has two detachable heads, one 'normal' head with a turban and a beard and another demon-like depiction of the now dead terrorist group leader with a red face and green eyes.
Donald Levine, a proud Korean War veteran and creator of GI Joe, designed the doll with manufacturers in China.
When Levine died in May this year, his estate decided they would sell the doll through Nate D. Sanders auction house, with bidding starting $2,500 (£1,600).
Although only one is to be sold because two of the dolls are in the CIA possession.
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