Peter Cullen helped transform Optimus Prime into more than just a hero. He helped forge him into a role model. One of mine, actually.
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The Genius Of He-Man’s Mini Comics Illustrates The Importance Of Thinking On Your Feet
Every day, you’re inventing something. The faster your can generate, collate, and evaluate ideas to get at a solution, the more successful you’re going to be…
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The Emotional Power Of Frisbees
What can an old toy teach us about value propositions? A lot.
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Know Who Understands The Strategic Power Of Product Vision Statements? Cobra Commander
You know who understands Product Vision Statements? Cobra Commander. Hear me out.
Read MoreDoctor Who "Time Squad" Office Toys
We at “Product Management Meets Pop Culture” humbly suggest you spruce up your office environment this spring with Doctor Who: Time Squad office toys… According to the solicitation: “Doctor Who: Time Squad will star the Doctor, along with many other familiar characters, enemies and monsters, in a cute and collectible […]
Read MoreIt Came From The Basement: Darkstalkers' Jon Talbain
During this weekend’s clean sweep of the basement at Cummings Worldwide HQ, I unearthed this gem: Darkstalkers’ Jon Talbain. Given the sheer volume of toys entering CWHQ, particularly during the early 2000s, this figure stands apart in two regards: 1) I can actually remember where I purchased it (KBToys) and […]
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