Dear Disney Consumer Products,
As a family who has purchased your movies, toys, pajamas, books, toothpaste, cups, costumes, fruit snacks, shoes and t-shirts, we want to thank you… We have thoroughly enjoyed them. Because we are faithful consumers who totally spoil our children with an excess of your products, we have a few gentle requests, if you would be so kind…
First, I must applaud the creative and cunning marketing team who develops your Sofia the First line of toys. Kudos on producing a boxed set of toys for each and every episode of the show. Your genius lies in this – essentially every single one is exactly the same, but with a few tiny, can’t-find-them-anymore accessories, such as a tiny book, apple, hairbrush or tiara. Basically, at the end of the day, we have about 7 or so Sofia the First toys that all look exactly the same. But, you got our attention. And our money.
I am completely fascinated by the number of small toy accessory molds that you must have in your production factories. I am very interested to see the data analysis and related metrics that reveal how much you can increase your profit margin simply by including shoes, a jewel, a tiara and/or necklace. These tiny accessories may seem, to you, like a value-add, but in actuality they NEVER – I repeat, NEVER – stay on the character, and only serve to frustrate the child (and parent). Seriously–don’t bother. Hair accessories, shoes, hats, teacups, wands and basically anything the character is supposed to hold or wear – please skip it.
I mean, you’ve got to be kidding – this Tinkerbell toy (pictured below) is targeted to a 3 year old. Like a 3 year old is going to keep up with these tiny things! Actually what will occur within 24 hours of purchase, is the parent will have to put them away in a shoe box or bag (or the trash can) and the child will just end up playing with the doll by itself. But you had success up-charging for all of that little useless flair, didn’t you? Mission accomplished, Disney.
Nicole, I thought I was the only parent to put all the tiny accessories in a "treasure chest" so not to lose them. But why? By the time the doll is no longer wanted, her hair is fried – if she's lucky enough to still have hair – her clothes are missing and she has permanent tattoos from being marked on. But she still has pristine shoes!!
I hear ya! The only reason I save the little junk in a shoe box is just in case one of my daughters actually asks "Where is Sofia's amulet?" But they rarely remember these little accessories ever existed. It's funny, though…a day after I wrote this article, my 8 year old nephew came over, found the box, dumped everything out…and my 3 year old has been occupied with this little stuff every since! It was like Christmas to her! But I'm sure the novelty will wear off quickly, and it will all become junk again in no time.
Thanks for reading and sharing!
Daily Momtivity