I think the problem with this may be just one of those "dpc no-no's" in that statutes and toys nearly always get dismissed. Also, it may be a little "unsimple" in that the distractions of the shape of the figurine itself, then the red and the black where you can't really tell what it is are pretty distracting. I'm not sure I know what I'm talking about on all that, it's just something that my "eye" tells me.
Interesting lighting and shadow. I am not sure what I think of the use of this as a symbol of authority. Perhaps an even more extreme angle, shot from below would convey the message better.