The Random Transformers Thoughts Thread

[Deonasis]

Listening to a 'Stuff You Should Know' podcast on Action Figures (3/11/16), they spoke about Ronald Reagan appointing a new head to the US Federal Trade Commission who went on to make it possible (in order to encourage free markets) for toy manufacturers to advertise heavily with and during cartoons. Without this ruling, we may not have had Transformers as we know them.

Jokingly, I nominate Regan or a member of the powerful lobby group as future inducties into the Transformers Hall of Fame!

Interestingly, i came across this article (http://www.earthisland.org/journal/i...sicle_package/) regarding the impact of this change on kids food advertising (and it briefly mentions toy cartoons). It is a very good read and fine example of lobby groups affecting policy.