 What toys do they have in 2070?, new or susvived? |
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 Aug 21 2006, 12:00 PM
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Prime Runner  Group: Members Posts: 3,577 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Gwynedd Valley PA Member No.: 1,221  |
writing in the Troll thread this occurred ot me. Do people have ideas for what there migth be about? We know there are Corporate Scouts programs but what about toys?
Monopoly for different NAN? The original was based on Atlantic city NJ, and now there are copies for other cities so would itbe for corporate sites now- "Monopoly the Ares Macrotechnology version" (there's a frightening image) Mabe one put out by Renraku to encourage people to return to the Malls of the Arcology. Barbie will probably have survived. Does she have different corporate outfits? (Hey I've got a barbie in mint condition in the box in a Fuchi corporate uniform! collectorsl ine up now!) Do her friend included Metas? They'll certainly include more NA and Japanese girls, thoguh I cringe that the usre knowledge they'll till be packing blond barbie into so Navaho costume. Does Ken have an orc buddy or does that get limited ot GI Joes? |
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Aug 21 2006, 02:22 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 112 Joined: 27-January 06 Member No.: 8,205 |
My main character have some "Neil, The Barbarian" action figures, and some scale models of his favorites Combat Bikers...
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Aug 21 2006, 03:26 PM
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Incertum est quo loco te mors expectet; Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,546 Joined: 24-October 03 From: DeeCee, U.S. Member No.: 5,760 |
I assume lines like Barbie would support the parent corporation. Barbie is probably owned ultimately by Ares, so watch out for versions of barbies that specifically support Ares corporate holdings. Fuchi can make their own dolls, or appropriately sized clothes for existing lines (such as barbie). I'm sure Ares makes a ton of cheap plastic guns modeled off their favorite showroom items.
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Aug 21 2006, 03:36 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,026 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Seattle (Really!) Member No.: 7,996 |
I would suspect that each megacorpt has their own entertainment and diversions interests, and that most of these would produce toys in keeping with the corporate culture they wish to promote. Would some of todays entertainment icons have survived? Quite likely they would have though they are probably tweaked to keep up with 2070 culture. Hasbro, Mattel, and Parker Brothers are the major toy and game producers I can remember (though I can't say for sure that they are individual companies anymore) and whoever owns those probably bought them because of the brands they had rights to, though I'm sure the brand rights could easily be bought and sold.
Aztechnology probably is a huge player in the production of toys and games seeing how they are also a major entertainment and foodstuffs producer and the 3 industries are becoming increasingly tied together. |
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Aug 21 2006, 03:52 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 358 Joined: 12-May 05 From: The nearest UV host near you... Member No.: 7,390 |
A probable very popular toy is "Karl Kombatmage Action Figures" with sound and visual effects. ^_^
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Aug 21 2006, 04:12 PM
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New from Aztechnology, Tlachtli the worlds first sports game and food processor combo unit. Play against a computer controlled team and earn real rewards in the form of a carefully designed soy based snack that resembles the still-beating heart of the opposing team's coach. Or, play against your friends in multiplayer mode which supports up to twenty participants. |
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Aug 21 2006, 04:44 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 296 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Usually under a cat Member No.: 864 |
Don't forget Tickle Me Dunky ™! :)
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Aug 21 2006, 04:48 PM
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Great Dragon Group: Members Posts: 5,430 Joined: 10-January 05 From: Fort Worth, Texas Member No.: 6,957 |
I think matrix toys would be huge sellers. Things like "AIs" that follow you around and say cute things. Icon addons for the creatively challenged would also be big money makers.
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Aug 21 2006, 05:19 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: 6-October 05 Member No.: 7,818 |
In the AR-assisted world of SR4, I can imagine famous toys having a new life as "Imaginary Friends." What parent wouldn't want a virtual GI Joe looking over their kid's shoulder, providing wholesome, after-school-special-style advice?
Just say no to BTLs. |
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Aug 21 2006, 05:23 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 451 Joined: 8-May 06 Member No.: 8,533 |
Page 321, SR4.
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Aug 22 2006, 12:50 AM
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Prime Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,577 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Gwynedd Valley PA Member No.: 1,221 |
Sorry, didn't buy 4th ed. Could you share?
That's just wicked. I love it and that's the sort of stuff I was thinking of. I said "Barbie in mint condition in a Fuchi uniform" because by 2070 Fuchi is long gone and this would be a collector's item. |
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Aug 22 2006, 01:09 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 451 Joined: 8-May 06 Member No.: 8,533 |
Yes. In 4th Edition, some of the options for your commlink include virtual pets and virtual people. I've been tempted to make a character that has one, but haven't gotten to it yet.
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Aug 22 2006, 04:52 PM
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Creating a god with his own hands Group: Members Posts: 1,405 Joined: 30-September 02 From: 0:0:0:0:0:0:0:1 Member No.: 3,364 |
Porkchop sandwiches! |
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Aug 28 2006, 07:11 AM
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Bushido Cowgirl Group: Members Posts: 5,782 Joined: 8-July 05 From: On the Double K Ranch a half day's ride out of Phlogiston Flats Member No.: 7,490 |
...The Bass-O-Matic
Uses the whole bass. |
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