Disney Stores

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>  Disney stores have been very focused in regard to what items are in the 
> store.  Most stores instead of having all things Disney only have items of 
> certain "hot" characters or current "hot" movies and Disney comics would 
> not fit in since (as someone else mentioned) the ducks don't get much 
> attention at Disney stores.

Not only do the ducks not get much attention, but they are now beginning to 
eliminate adults.  I often liked to look at "Duck" shirts and clothing.  The 
stores have gone to mostly children's clothes with Tigger on them.  I spoke 
with a manager at the Mall of America Disney store and she told me she was 
not happy with the situation either but that I should speak with their 
marketing division who was making these decisions.  They were also 
eliminating higher end collectibles like Ron Lee figures. nice watches, and 
Cells. It was turning into a child's clothing store.  A BIG disappointment 
for me.  The Disney stores were my one access to licensed product since I am 
so far from Disneyland/world.
    As for comics in Disney stores, I am sure they see them as for adult 
collectors, and do not fit into their current plan.  I own a comic book store 
so I am not worried about access for me.  I do not have many younger readers 
asking about Disney comics, only older readers.  Young readers are playing 
video games, not reading comics or much of anything.
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