Hallo!
habe eben diesen newsletter aus kanada bekommen.....wie es aussieht regen sich die medien in amerika über die lingerie dolls auf und mattel hält sie nun angeblich zurück bis sich das geklärt hat (würden ansonsten die verkäufe schädigen) dabei sind die puppen ja für erwachsene sammler gedacht und nicht für kiner. die amis müssen aus einer mücke mal wieder einen riesen elefanten machen....was denkt ihr darüber?
viele grüße René
----- Original Message ----- From: marg@mfd.net To: mfd@list.goodmedia.com Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:53 PM Subject: MFD Update - Lingerie Controversy
22, 1, 2003
Hello!
www.mfd.net Lingerie Controversy As many of you know, Lingerie #6 has received an enormous amount of
negative publicity in the media, citing the doll as inappropriate for children. It's unfortunate that the media has chosen to depict Mattel as the bad guys here rather than report that doll is an Adult Collectable, not a children's toy. However, due to the scrutiny of the media, Lingerie #6 Barbie (and Mattel) has become the butt of a lot of jokes. Although this is certainly not the first time Mattel has unfairly received unfavorable publicity, the top brass at Mattel US has had enough.
Today I received confirmation from Mattel Canada that the Lingerie #6
Barbie dolls are in their warehouse and have been quarantined. Until Mattel US makes a decision, the dolls will sit there and will not be shipped out to stores. Although the "A Model's Life" Gift Set has not been officially slated for quarantine, there are rumours that it too will be affected.
The only recourse that I personally can see Mattel taking, is to redress
the dolls in something that the media will find acceptable. Personally, I don't think it's right that uninformed media representatives should dictate how my dolls should look. There's still time to stop this from happening.
I urge collectors to write Mattel US immediately, stating clearly why they
should release the Lingerie #6 Doll as they are. Don't be afraid to show your feelings since collecting is all about "feelings". But, it's important to be precise, polite and stay focused on this issue. Time is of the essence. Emails can be sent to alice.sato@mattel.com .
I'll keep you posted, as news becomes available.
Thanks!
Marg
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HI René und alle anderen,
Ja, habe ich auch schon gehört. Ist schon ganz richtig - die Amis machen wohl wirklich aus einer Mücke einen Elefanten. Soweit ich weià gibt es diese Puppen noch nicht ein mal in regulären Shops, so daà die Kids sie erst garnicht sehen - so ein Schwachsinn! Die Amis sehen es halt lieber wenn ihre Kids mit den aktuellsten Guns oder sogar einem ausgebomten Barbiehaus spielen - dieses Haus gibt es tatsächlich!! Eine schwangere Puppe (Midge) hingegen wird aus den Regalen verbannt!
Einen nachdenklichen Abend noch, Markus
r.leithner schrieb:
Hallo!
habe eben diesen newsletter aus kanada bekommen.....wie es aussieht regen sich die medien in amerika über die lingerie dolls auf und mattel hält sie nun angeblich zurück bis sich das geklärt hat (würden ansonsten die verkäufe schädigen) dabei sind die puppen ja für erwachsene sammler gedacht und nicht für kiner. die amis müssen aus einer mücke mal wieder einen riesen elefanten machen....was denkt ihr darüber?
viele grüÃe René
----- Original Message ----- From: marg@mfd.net To: mfd@list.goodmedia.com Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2003 5:53 PM Subject: MFD Update - Lingerie Controversy
22, 1, 2003
Hello!
www.mfd.net Lingerie Controversy As many of you know, Lingerie #6 has received an enormous amount of
negative publicity in the media, citing the doll as inappropriate for children. It's unfortunate that the media has chosen to depict Mattel as the bad guys here rather than report that doll is an Adult Collectable, not a children's toy. However, due to the scrutiny of the media, Lingerie #6 Barbie (and Mattel) has become the butt of a lot of jokes. Although this is certainly not the first time Mattel has unfairly received unfavorable publicity, the top brass at Mattel US has had enough.
Today I received confirmation from Mattel Canada that the Lingerie #6
Barbie dolls are in their warehouse and have been quarantined. Until Mattel US makes a decision, the dolls will sit there and will not be shipped out to stores. Although the "A Model's Life" Gift Set has not been officially slated for quarantine, there are rumours that it too will be affected.
The only recourse that I personally can see Mattel taking, is to redress
the dolls in something that the media will find acceptable. Personally, I don't think it's right that uninformed media representatives should dictate how my dolls should look. There's still time to stop this from happening.
I urge collectors to write Mattel US immediately, stating clearly why they
should release the Lingerie #6 Doll as they are. Don't be afraid to show your feelings since collecting is all about "feelings". But, it's important to be precise, polite and stay focused on this issue. Time is of the essence. Emails can be sent to alice.sato@mattel.com .
I'll keep you posted, as news becomes available.
Thanks!
Marg
http://www.mfd.net info@mfd.net
You are subscribed to the My Favourite Doll Mail List. To unsubscribe or to change your address please go the MFD.net web site and choose 'subscribe'
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