This was as much for the sake of the song publishers as for dramatic opportunities like the Dark Reprise. Many musicals ensured that potential hit tunes were reprised a few times. However, Tropes Are Not Bad - some fandoms like the merchandise more so than the show itself. Still, this sometimes produces a Franchise Zombie. That so many comic books and late-night anime can maintain a decent budget is due to this small but vocal group of fans.Ĭan be halfheartedly avoided with the use of a Segregated Commercial. only if there's an existing lucrative market, and older fans are often targeted for their potential loyalty and deeper wallets. Many works are adapted from manga, video games, toys, etc. Merchandise Driven shows are not limited to a young audience either.
Meanwhile, in Tokusatsu works, it has become common for the production staff to use weapons and Transformation Trinkets from the show's toyline in the actual show itself. Another sign of a toy manufacturer exerting influence is the blatant structuring of episode plots solely around the newest merchandisable toy accessories, often where the characters Gotta Catch 'Em All or be declared a failure as a human being. They may be able to demand addition or removal of characters from the series based on the actual toys in their production line, or that new characters must be something that they can design a toy version for on demand (military or paramilitary-themed shows and Humongous Mecha anime are particularly prone to this). But the key difference between this and normal licensed merchandising is that here, it is the toy manufacturer who dictates the show's canon. Today, there is a full symbiotic relationship between the show's production and the toy company (or other manufacturer licensed, show-themed products), which is usually the primary (or even only) sponsor of the show. Mego's Star Trek: The Original Series figures didn't appear until well after the show was in reruns.) Throughout The '60s and The '70s, the only reliable source for the various Cool Cars and Cool Ships from various science fiction and superhero shows were the Corgi line, imported from the UK. (Conversely, it was rare that a popular show would spawn action figures and toys when it was actually on the air in the US.
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