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Since Hasbro’s Easy-Bake Oven is finally getting a makeover so that little boy cooks won’t have to use pink and purple models, Jenn Wohletz thinks it’s past time to update other girl-centric toys to reflect reflect American society’s changing views on stereotypical gender roles.
Toys like My Little Pony, for example.
See also:
– Five toys for girls that need a gender makeover
– Five food trends that need to die with 2012
-Ten most badass Bronies (and Pegasisters) at Nan Desu Kan 2012
Says Amelia:
My Little Ponies certainly did have a makeover. The new TV series is entertaining unlike the old one. It’s still a girly show, but now the ponies have personalities and different interests.
And even before that makeover, there were plenty of males interested in My Little Pony. Calling all Bronies!
