Hi folks,
I'm new here and thought I'd make my first official post with a bit of inside info...
The reason there are two holes in Woody and Jessie's hats are for safety. If a child puts it against their mouth, they can't create a suction and suffocate.
Although the toys are for collectors, they are also for little kids.
Well, let me remind you that this is the Toy Story Collection we're talking about. This was made to cater to the fans' requests, right down to the box and certificate of authenticity (something I'm sure small children really wouldn't care about, and probably just throw away the packaging). There were two other Woody and Buzz toys made, but in generic boxes, less features, and less details. Those I wouldn't mind having holes in.
Well, let me remind you that this is the Toy Story Collection we're talking about. This was made to cater to the fans' requests, right down to the box and certificate of authenticity (something I'm sure small children really wouldn't care about, and probably just throw away the packaging). There were two other Woody and Buzz toys made, but in generic boxes, less features, and less details. Those I wouldn't mind having holes in.
but wouldn't the ears be just as unsafe then? They seem about the same size...
I worked for Disney for 14 years designing product so I know the business. Safety is always a big deal.
Safety also explains why Mr Potato Head's eyes are attached as one part. If they weren't, it would be a choking hazard.
Cheers
Just curious , but what products have you designed for Disney in your whole 14 years of career with them ?
I actually worked with Thinkway back in 1995 on the original Toy Story line through my position as Creative Director for Disney Canada. Other than that, I designed and approved product for the Canadian market. Some of it was released in the US as well.
so you'd rather have more accurate toys, at the expense of kids possibly suffocating? wow.
My beef with the choking hazard excuse: aren't all small objects choking hazards? Lets let parents do their job and not the toy companies. I'm not saying we should sell toys with lead paint or anything, but but if your kid is young enough to stick random things in their mouths then they aren't mature enough to have this toy in the first place. ages 3 and up, put it on the box. if kids still choke its the parents fault.
but yeah, I'm not going to complain too much about this, as mentioned its still obvious they want to make up for it by giving him separate sockets. they had no other reason to other than customizers/obsessed fans from what I can tell. Its them saying "sorry guys, we had to but we still care."
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