Note to Parents featured in Lego Set- 1974
- I feel like opinions on the use of stereotypes in children's toys is neutral- I don't think most people would approve of them which makes this little note to parents a really clever selling technique. It says what everyone wants to hear.
- However, I feel as though this note would have a lot more of an effect if it were released more recently as gender stereotypes are constantly being used as the focus of many children's toys now.
- Found an article about it that reinforces my point: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/24/lego-letter-from-the-70s_n_6212362.html - also shows some interesting transitions of toys from back then in comparison to their current versions.
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