Mei Man: I drew Superman during the Great Depression

Chapter 76 Toy Peripherals
[Ability - Heat Vision (Black Iron)]

[Ability description: Superman can use both eyes to shoot high-temperature beams converted from solar energy stored in his body, and the power can ignite and melt most objects. 】

Positive World, New York.

Churchville, Fisher-Price Toy Factory.

"Mr. Colin Luper, are you all right?"

Herman Fisher noticed Colin stopping behind him, and asked with concern.

"fine."

Shaking his head, Colin let go of his palms on his eyes and said nothing.

Fortunately, his ability in the positive world has always been suppressed.

The unlocked [thermal vision] just made Colin feel his eyes slightly warm, and then cooled down quickly.

The classic scene of a certain massacre of civilians was not reproduced.

Hearing Colin's answer, Herman Fisher nodded, and did not ask any further questions on this question, and soon led Colin to Fisher's toy factory.

It is said to be a factory, but it is actually a small workshop at best.

During this period, Fisher-Price Toys was only in the initial stage. A few months ago, the three founders of the company took 16 wooden toys to participate in the American International Toy Fair in New York and gained some fame.And sold the first toy made by himself at the exhibition site - Dr. Doodle.

However, under the shadow of the Great Depression.

The industry across the United States has been impacted, and the newly established Fisher-Price is also not immune.

The new series of toys produced by them have not received enthusiastic response in the market.

This put Fisher on the verge of crisis. If the company can't succeed in the new generation of toys that will be launched later.

Then, the company is likely to go bankrupt.

In the toy workshop, several men and women can be seen around the table, having a heated discussion about the toy models in their hands.

Several people are not only Fisher's toy workers, but also the founders of the company.

"Guys, we have guests."

Looking at the people arguing, Herman interrupted them and reminded them.

Hearing Herman's voice, the three people in the toy workshop stopped arguing. They looked at each other, looked at Colin who was following their friend, and cast a questioning look at Herman.

"This is Mr. Colin Looper, proprietor of the Courier and author of Superman."

While everyone was watching, Herman introduced Colin behind him.

"The purpose of his visit this time is mainly to discuss the issue of Superman's patent rights."

When it came to patent rights, Herman deliberately emphasized his voice.

"Superman?"

"I don't think..."

Hearing the meaning of Herman's words, a woman in her thirties and forties in the toy workshop spoke.

"Margaret."

However, before she could say anything, the man at the side stopped her.

Facing the obstruction of her husband Owen, Margaret frowned under the glasses, but she gave up her objection.

"This is Ms. Margaret, who is also the first design and art director of Fisher-Price. The works that Fisher-Price participated in before and the first generation of toys come from her design concept."

Following Colin's gaze, Herman made an introduction.

Hearing Herman's explanation, Colin nodded, feeling somewhat clear in his heart.

No wonder, the attitude of the other party was a little strange just now.

"So, Mr. Colin Looper, what toy do you want Fisher to design for your Superman?"

As Herman's introduction sounded, the woman standing on the other side spoke, asked, and announced her name at the same time.

"You can call me Helen."

"Ms. Helen, can you show me the toy you just made?"

Colin didn't answer Helen's question directly, but instead glanced at the villain on the table in the toy workshop with great interest, and asked back.

"of course can."

Facing this request from Colin, Herman nodded. At the same time, Owen, who was standing in the workshop, immediately picked up a rough doll toy and handed it to him, while not forgetting to explain: "These toy are small People are still in the design phase, so we just made some models to see how they would be used."

"Thank you."

After thanking Owen, Colin reached out and took the villain.

The toys of this period, mostly made of heavy metal parts and jack pine (Ponderosa pine), are far less exquisite in detail and decoration than those of later generations.

The same is true for the little figure in Colin's hands. It is carved from yellow pine wood, and a little detachable movement is added to the limbs of the toy to make the little figure more mobile.

Taking a look at the toy figurine in his hand, Ke Lin smiled faintly, and said sincerely: "It's a very good toy, I believe the children will like it."

Facing Colin's admiration, even the expression on Margaret's face eased a lot.

Putting the toy figurines in his hand back on the table, Ke Lin looked at the rough figurines on the table, and finally said the purpose of his trip: "From this figurine, I have fully seen Fei Fisher's ability in toymaking, so I am also very happy to have Fisher make the first batch of Superman dolls."

"I assure you, Mr. Colin Luper, that you will not be disappointed with this decision."

Hearing what Colin said, the tense expression on Herman's face finally let go. He let go of his fist that was clenched because of nervousness, and at the same time assured Colin.

Being able to win the patent manufacturing rights of Superman toys is no less than a life-saving straw for Fisher right now.

Colin's patented method of selling Superman toys.

Thanks also to Walt Disney, after all, if it comes to peripherals, if Disney is second, then no one dares to say first.

From a toothbrush to a small kitchen sink, Disney can make anything you can think of or can't think of.Anyway, as long as you dare to give money, Disney will dare to grant patents. As for the final product, anyway, I have already received the patent fee. If the surrounding area becomes popular later, Disney will still have the money to get it.

Colin was deeply touched by Walt Disney's crazy licensing of peripherals.

Although he couldn't do what Disney did, in 1932 during the Great Depression, he authorized peripheral products with more than [-] companies in just one year.

However, it also draws inspiration from it.

I found Fisher-Price Toys, which was still in its infancy at this time, and talked about the production of Superman toys.

In the initial toy authorization, Colin only released the peripheral production rights of Superman dolls, which means that Fisher is not allowed to use Superman's patented image on other toys of his company except for dolls.

This approach not only protects Superman's patent from being abused by the other party, but also incorporates some of Colin's goals.

Thinking of this, Ke Lin's gaze stayed on the figurine toys of Fisher's Toy Workshop again.

(End of this chapter)