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Post by Jeffro on Jun 1, 2017 6:44:30 GMT -8
Good. I hope more sponsors (if she has any) dump her. And yes, I'd feel the exact same way had she done this to Obama or any other president. Except James A Garfield. I hate that  |
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Post by Bats on Jun 1, 2017 9:23:00 GMT -8
 Behind that smile is the sad realization it will be housecoats only after Squattypotty... |
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Post by steveinthecity on Jun 19, 2017 11:10:22 GMT -8
Supreme Court sides with The Slants, rules ban on offensive names is unconstitutional
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a federal trademark law banning offensive names is unconstitutional, siding with a rock band whose name had been deemed racially disparaging by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. In an 8-0 ruling, the court determined the law’s so-called “disparagement clause” violates the free speech clause of the First Amendment. The case centered on Oregon-based, Asian-American band The Slants, which was denied a trademark because its name was considered offensive. The band countered that the 70-year-old law at issue violates free-speech rights -- and Justice Samuel Alito, in the court’s opinion, agreed. Full article at the Link. |
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Post by Jimmers Nice Guy on Jun 19, 2017 11:49:12 GMT -8
good
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Post by steveinthecity on Jun 26, 2017 13:27:51 GMT -8
Mattel Introduces New Diverse Ken Dolls; Hopes To Reverse Sales Slumpnpr.org linkBarbie's one-time blue-eyed boyfriend is getting a makeover. Toymaker Mattel is giving its Ken doll a variety of new looks in hopes the makeovers will move the toys into the modern era. The "broad"-bodied Ken is part of a new line of the dolls Mattel rolled out Tuesday. The updated Ken dolls will have a variety of skin tones, body shapes and hair styles. On Tuesday, the company rolled out 15 new Ken dolls with three body types: "slim, broad and original." They have seven skin tones, nine hairstyles — including cornrows and "man buns" — and an array of sartorial styles from business casual to athletic-chic. "We are redefining what a Barbie or Ken doll looks like to this generation," Lisa McKnight, senior vice president and general manager, Barbie, said in a press release. McKnight says the new Ken, "allows girls to further personalize the role they want him to play in Barbie's world." The evolving Ken is just catching up with Barbie. Last year Mattel introduced three new body types for Barbie: tall, curvy and petite in addition to new skin tones and hairstyles. Mattel says this "Fashionistas" line — of which the new Ken doll is now a part — has seen double digit growth globally since its roll-out. The company has been looking to revive the Barbie business following a slump. Sales for the brand fell 13 percent to $123 million dollars in the first quarter this year, from $141 million the year before, according to figures released by the toymaker. Launched in 1959, Barbie has gained a bad reputation in some circles for her unrealistic proportions and sexualized appearance. And yet after nearly six decades, she remains a staple in children's toy boxes. The Wall Street Journal reports that on average, kids have one Ken doll per seven Barbies. Mattel said Tuesday it is also rolling out 25 new, diverse Barbie dolls. 
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Post by Jeffro on Jun 27, 2017 3:17:21 GMT -8
I'm waiting for more diverse female Barbies. Looking forward to "Baby Got Back" Barbie, "Natural Double D" Barbie, and "Latina Hottie" Barbie.
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Post by FiveZero on Jun 27, 2017 4:23:06 GMT -8
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Post by steveinthecity on Jun 27, 2017 6:11:11 GMT -8
I'm waiting for more diverse female Barbies. Looking forward to "Baby Got Back" Barbie, "Natural Double D" Barbie, and "Latina Hottie" Barbie. Those sound like fun. Asian Entrepreneur Barbie's outfits grew stale after a bit so I switched to Goth Barbie, but I'm ready to move on. I think I was just going through a phase with that one.  |
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Post by Bats on Jun 27, 2017 12:22:13 GMT -8
I'm waiting for more diverse female Barbies. Looking forward to "Baby Got Back" Barbie, "Natural Double D" Barbie, and "Latina Hottie" Barbie. Those sound like fun. Asian Entrepreneur Barbie's outfits grew stale after a bit so I switched to Goth Barbie, but I'm ready to move on. I think I was just going through a phase with that one. Partners with Scared Ken. |
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Post by FiveZero on Jun 27, 2017 19:09:25 GMT -8
My sister-in-law made a killing on Wonder Woman Barbies a few weeks back. She bought about 10 of them a few years back and resold them about a week ago for about $300 each.
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Post by The Curmudgeon on Jun 30, 2017 8:54:49 GMT -8
Wow, women's intuition strikes again.
So, what does she see as the next investment opportunity?
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Post by Bats on Jun 30, 2017 9:46:54 GMT -8
My sister-in-law made a killing on Wonder Woman Barbies a few weeks back. She bought about 10 of them a few years back and resold them about a week ago for about $300 each. Way to go, Fiddy's sister-in-law!  |
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Post by FiveZero on Jun 30, 2017 10:21:03 GMT -8
My sister-in-law made a killing on Wonder Woman Barbies a few weeks back. She bought about 10 of them a few years back and resold them about a week ago for about $300 each. Way to go, Fiddy's sister-in-law! Thanks Bats. She picks up some really cool stuff that she makes a killing on. She collects figures and buys some weird junk but clears about $10K a year on it as a side job. |
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Post by Bats on Jun 30, 2017 14:11:32 GMT -8
Way to go, Fiddy's sister-in-law! Thanks Bats. She picks up some really cool stuff that she makes a killing on. She collects figures and buys some weird junk but clears about $10K a year on it as a side job. Wow. Nice going! I picked up one or two things over the years I always meant to sell on... but never did. I missed the boat on the Harley Quinn Hush figure  |
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Post by FiveZero on Jun 30, 2017 17:25:17 GMT -8
Thanks Bats. She picks up some really cool stuff that she makes a killing on. She collects figures and buys some weird junk but clears about $10K a year on it as a side job. Wow. Nice going! I picked up one or two things over the years I always meant to sell on... but never did. I missed the boat on the Harley Quinn Hush figure I pick up books that I would like to sell someday but I feel that I'll probably keep them until they're worthless again. |
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