AltWeeklies Wire
The Land of GoBots, Pound Puppies, and Care Bearsnew

Minnesota's surprising place as a hub of toy crazes.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Jessica Lussenhop |
03-30-2011 |
Culture
All We Want for Christmas Is Toys!new
Welcome to the Regression Issue: Because growing up doesn't mean growing out of toys.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Various |
01-12-2010 |
Commentary
At the International G.I. Joe Convention, Grown Men Play With Little Dollsnew

Most of the attendees are male, large, and loyal to either the 12-inch original toys or the 3-3/4-inch figurines based on the cartoon characters. A slight edge goes to the cartoon fans, who tend to be younger and single, with more disposable income.