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Although I do really like this show (Babar: The Adventures of Badou), I wasn't crazy about the "Rescueteers" since it was just a little bit too obvious that it was only done to push toys.

Of course, I understand why it happens - I'm not even necessarily "angry" about it - fact is, some IPs just make for GREAT toys/games (Power rangers, transformers, G.I. Joe, etc.), especially if they were designed that way from the ground up.

Babar, on the other hand, not so much, I think. I might've liked it better if it we're built up to, narratively: like Badou coming to the realization that, while he does want to serve his people, he doesn't want to be a King, and then that idea develops over time into "The Rescueteers". Instead, it's just BOOM! Costumes! BOOM! Gadgets! BOOM! Vehicles! "Tell your parents, kids! Available now!"

Again, couldn't care less when someone like "Rusty Rivets" or "Ben 10" does it (not because of anything against those shows, it just feels more "transparent", I guess?), nor am I saying that these shows can't/shouldn't have toys in order to make money, it's just...

I dunno, maybe I just felt like whining.

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Requested by :JimyNawtron:
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Description
Although I do really like this show (Babar: The Adventures of Badou), I wasn't crazy about the "Rescueteers" since it was just a little bit too obvious that it was only done to push toys.

Of course, I understand why it happens - I'm not even necessarily "angry" about it - fact is, some IPs just make for GREAT toys/games (Power rangers, transformers, G.I. Joe, etc.), especially if they were designed that way from the ground up.

Babar, on the other hand, not so much, I think. I might've liked it better if it we're built up to, narratively: like Badou coming to the realization that, while he does want to serve his people, he doesn't want to be a King, and then that idea develops over time into "The Rescueteers". Instead, it's just BOOM! Costumes! BOOM! Gadgets! BOOM! Vehicles! "Tell your parents, kids! Available now!"

Again, couldn't care less when someone like "Rusty Rivets" or "Ben 10" does it (not because of anything against those shows, it just feels more "transparent", I guess?), nor am I saying that these shows can't/shouldn't have toys in order to make money, it's just...

I dunno, maybe I just felt like whining.

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Requested by :JimyNawtron:
Click here for Reference(s)