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“The Legend of G.I. Joe…New from Marvel Comics!”: The Toy as Comic Book on Television

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Derek Johnson University of Wisconsin, Madison

May 08, 2008

“The Legend of G.I. Joe…New from Marvel Comics!”: The Toy as Comic Book on Television comic books commercials convergence cultural products FCC G.I. Joe Hasbro marketing Marvel Enterprises narrative play regulation toys transmedia storytelling Curator ...

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Re: “She Might Like to be a Veterinarian”: Parents, Parent Companies, and the Princess Movement

Will and Derek, I think

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Caryn Murphy University of Wisconsin, Madison

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 — 5:01 pm

always been popular, and princess-related toys have always been on the market- but is it possible to say ...

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Re: “She Might Like to be a Veterinarian”: Parents, Parent Companies, and the Princess Movement

This is a great clip,

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Derek Johnson University of Wisconsin, Madison

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 — 2:25 am

I’m picturing isn’t the passive feminine ideal feared by this clip’s lone detractor, but unruly women, ... commercial television. I’m just imagining crazy scenarios (and I don’t mean to speak ill of any adult ...

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Re: “She Might Like to be a Veterinarian”: Parents, Parent Companies, and the Princess Movement

I think you're right, Will -

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Caryn Murphy University of Wisconsin, Madison

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 — 1:59 am

possibilities that the brand creates- apparently, the original marketing design was very careful to display all ...

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Re: “She Might Like to be a Veterinarian”: Parents, Parent Companies, and the Princess Movement

Hi Caryn, I definitely

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Avi Santo Old Dominion University

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 — 11:07 pm

incredible possibilities opened up by having these different princesses occupy the same universe that might ... in turn promote a diversity of playful experiences and story possibilities, the discursive ...

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“She Might Like to be a Veterinarian”: Parents, Parent Companies, and the Princess Movement

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Caryn Murphy University of Wisconsin, Madison

May 06, 2008

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Re: “Barack OBollywood”: Afro-Asian Connections on the Viral Video Trail