Is it just me, or does the supposed “father” in this pair of Bristle Blocks figures look androgynous enough to make this a lesbian couple? Most toys that include family figures include opposite-sex parents. It’s nice to find one that, however unintentionally, works for my family. (OK, I don’t think either of us would ever be caught dead in that dress, but still, the pair is a step in the right direction.)
For those who don’t know: Bristle Blocks (aka Krinkles) are a fun construction alternative to Legos, Mega Blocks, and the like. Their soft bristles make them stick together and come apart easily, for transformation into the usual array of houses, trains, cars, and space stations. My three-year-old loves them. (They’re not recommended for those under three, because of the small size of some of the pieces.)
I totally concur: very “Pat”-like, that parental figure on the right. I am rushing out to my nearest kiddie store and snatching a package up this very instant.
See, toy companies? Marketing to the LGBT community drives sales.