Monday, November 22, 2010

Marketing Missteps: 10 toys that likely won't be on holiday wish lists

Image: Security checkpoint toy

What kind of moron thought the Harry Potter vibrating broom was a good idea?

The TSA action figures may get up close and personal with travelers (right).

Make sure you talk to it while its mouth is open (below).Image: Play Dough

 

Image: Cleaning girl

Just give her the real thing and cut down on housework (right).

“'Tis the season when toys come front-and-center in our consciousness. In the drive to produce thousands of new toys each year, the industry occasionally missteps, producing toys that anger rather than amuse the buying audience.”

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