Debbie Schlussel: "Watchmania" Garbage For Kids: Toys "R" Us Markets "Watchmen" Action Figures, Memorabilia
For the last two days, I've been getting a ton of e-mails and comments on this site from blind worshippers of the "Watchmen"--I call them, "Watchmaniacs"--that the movie isn't being marketed to kids. They called me a liar for daring to say so.
What would you brainiacs say is the target demo for Toys "R" Us? (Yes, I know, the Toys "R" Us site says it's for ages 18 and up, but it's not up at the stores. And, hello, it's Toys "R" Us.)
Hey, Mommy, I want a Comedian action figure. I wanna grow up to be a rapist, chick-beater, and butcher, just like him. Mommy, get me a latex outfit like Silk Spectre, so I can practice being on top.
And my friend, the great John Nolte, movie critic and Editor-in-Chief of Big Hollywood (where I am a contributor), informs me that the "world's biggest toy store" isn't just selling the "Watchmen" action figures. He says he's seen "Watchmen" lunchboxes and thermoses at Toys "R" Us, too.
Hey, Watchmaniacs, who uses lunchboxes? College students? Adults? Not usually.
Posted by Debbie on March 6, 2009 10:53 AM to Debbie Schlussel