There are many different toys we remember playing with as children. Some of these have been around for decades. As cultural norms are shifting these days, companies are moving into the modern age.
Hasbro is one of those companies. Recently the company announced the Mr. Potato Head line will now be gender-neutral. This shift is definitely spearheading a new era of kids' toys.
From now on, they will simply be called "Potato Head." Hasbro decided upon this move to remove traditional gender norms from the toys.
It didn't even come with a body, ha, ha. The customers had to provide their own in the form of a real potato. Wow, I had no idea.
Other members of the Potato Head family were also introduced around this time.
And of course, they've released other various accessories and themes over the years. How's that for a little back story on the creation of these beloved toys?
They received another boost in popularity by appearing in Pixar's Toy Story movies and its many sequels. Weren't they such a great addition to the family flick?
Well, since the culture has now evolved, the company wants kids to see themselves represented in the toys. This move will allow them to create spud versions of their families in their own way.
Typically, kids that are around two-to-three-years-old play with these toys. At this age, they are starting to learn what it means to be part of a family.
Kids usually like to mimic what goes on in their own families. This change will definitely enable them to play out scenarios from their own life.
Hasbro also reassured fans of the Mr. Potato Head brand that the iconic Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head characters aren’t going anywhere. They will remain Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head as you know and love them.
Parents can choose between the classic versions of the toys or the new family set which includes two adult potatoes and a smaller, "baby" potato.
Do you agree with their decision? Do you think this is a welcome change to the Mr. Potato Head brand or an unnecessary move? I'd love to hear your opinions on the subject below.
