Why did the Todd Toys logo change to McFarlane Toys?
I think this is best described in the END CAP section of the SPAWN COMIC BOOK Issue #34. This book may be available at your local Comic Book Retailer. I quote: Todd Toys has changed its name to McFarlane Toys. However, dont be alarmed. This is a legal matter only, and does not change the operations of the company one iota. The name change was prompted after Mattel notified Mr. McFarlane that they have a doll from the Barbie line named Todd. Mattel felt consumers may confuse an action figure line named Todd Toys as being associated with their Todd doll, and interfere with sales of both lines. Even though Todd is a fighter, he resolved the situation rather than create ill will between the two companies. Personally, I think he should have changed the name of the company to Malibu-Skippers-boyfriend-named-Todd-who-makes-figures-that-would-eat-Ken-and-Barbie-for-Lunch Toys. Oh well…I guess McFarlane Toys sounds better, right? (Certainly saves on the printing costs!
