This photo provided by Hasbro shows the new Potato Head world. Mr. Potato Head is no longer a gentleman. Hasbro, the company that makes the potato-shaped plastic toys, gives the spud a gender-neutral new name: Potato Head. The change appears on boxes this year. (Hasbro via AP)
This photo provided by Hasbro shows the new Potato Head world. Mr. Potato Head is no longer a gentleman. Hasbro, the company that makes the potato-shaped plastic toys, gives the spud a gender-neutral new name: Potato Head. The change appears on boxes this year. (Hasbro via AP)
NEW YORK (AP) – Mr. Potato Head is no longer a gentleman.
Hasbro, the company that makes the potato-shaped plastic toys, gives the spud a gender-neutral new name: Potato Head. The change appears on boxes this year.
Toy manufacturers have updated their classic brands to appeal to children today. Barbie has rejected his blonde image and now comes in various skin tones and body shapes. Thomas the Tank Engine added more girl characters. And American Girl is now selling a boy doll.
Hasbro said that Mr. Potato Head, which has been around for about 70 years, needs a modern make-up.