K-Pop Demon Hunters is another great example. They managed to get the Halloween costumes out in time, but some Barbie-sized dolls would be the biggest thing for Christmas this year if it existed. It's like they don't want money. It's also like only the clothing companies are capable of pivoting fast enough.

I don't think Spidey is a bad show. There's effort there, and the soundtrack is aimed directly at millennial parents. It's no Bluey, but it's been a good way to get my kids interested in the same superheroes I like.

You're probably right about kids wanting more screens than toys. That's still crazy to me, because my wife and I aren't especially strict parents, and it just hasn't been difficult to keep the kids away from tablets. They just don't know about it. They want to play with physical toys.

[–] Garbagio@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 week ago

Sorry, I should have clarified: The lack of incentive is only economic. There are millions of good artists and writers that work every day of their lives to make things with beauty and meaning. What I'm criticizing is the companies themselves, not the creatives behind their products.

And good on you for keeping your kids screen-free! Genuinely good parenting.