tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112814042182177838.post7525441463081849211..comments2023-02-20T03:32:50.203-05:00Comments on the peachie speechie: The New Candy Land: More Sickening Than SweetPeachieSpeechie http://www.blogger.com/profile/10479953915225921963noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112814042182177838.post-66814729786470045962014-06-16T23:03:27.328-04:002014-06-16T23:03:27.328-04:00The characters are fine! They actually have cute, ...The characters are fine! They actually have cute, cool looking things now.<br />Sure, they went a little (a lot!) more overboard with Mr. Mint, seeing as most of his mintiness was taken away.<br />I think that old Queen/Princess Frostine's outfit seems a lot more like a bubble bath style (Look! Bubbles!) Now, she seems like Elsa from Frozen!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112814042182177838.post-90160988512341001652014-04-13T17:07:31.955-04:002014-04-13T17:07:31.955-04:00how can a person notice these differences and not ...how can a person notice these differences and not hate it! I agree that this new version sucksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112814042182177838.post-26571431038768419592014-04-06T19:42:12.485-04:002014-04-06T19:42:12.485-04:00This entire post is completely disagreeable on my ...This entire post is completely disagreeable on my term.<br /><br />The characters are what the Japanese, and some Americans, call 'kawaii'. Myself being an otaku, I naturally know that this mean 'cute'. The ice-cream is melting because, oh, what does ice cream do? It melts. (The character were actually seemingly racist up until the third or fourth version).<br /><br />The gingerbread girl is fine.<br /><br />The gumdrop is not screaming, she is smiling or seeming happy.<br /><br />The marshmallow does not have blood-shot eyes. It's something called blush. Maybe you could have gained a bit of knowledge before posting this.<br /><br />And I don't think your kids would like to see a tall man with a fat red nose and a creepy smile. i think a more prince-like figure was in order. That order was served. And in case you didn't know, ice-skaters wear tight suits. use your brain?<br /><br />Lord Licorice was freaky before. he looks much better now.<br /><br />Gamma Nut wasn't hug-able before, in fact she was kind of strange-looking. She look like a way more pleasant gift-giving Grandmother now- she's even complete with a cute little squirrel pet in her awesome hair.<br /><br />Princess Lolly has turned into a beautiful girl instead of a four-year-old- girls can say that they want to be like her when they're older instead of trying to be like her now.<br /><br />She has a more lollipop-associated dress- complete with a *PERFECTLY FINE* skirt and a nice top with a cute little bow in her hair. Then it was a yellow sun dress with lollipops on it. And of course she was going to have heels! What did you expect- a princess with vans?<br /><br />Queen (or princess) Frostine looks way better now because she doesn't look like a snow mountain with transparent hair. She has features that are more, well, frost-like! And since it's a game about candy, her hair is all the better since it look like ice cream!<br /><br />Don't even get me started with King Kandy. He does not have a disapproving jelly bean guard (how do you think you should act in the presence of a king?), he does not look good with a pink beard (he's a freakin' king), and he does not look like he only associated with red candy and cupcakes.<br /><br />TL;DR: The newest version of Candyland is way better than the old ones.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02472156384583619657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112814042182177838.post-86189969326103474422014-01-21T15:46:30.339-05:002014-01-21T15:46:30.339-05:00I was kind of bummed when they got rid of Plumpy, ...I was kind of bummed when they got rid of Plumpy, from way, way back when I was a child. But this new 2013 is a travesty!the ginabeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08237796696115756778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112814042182177838.post-61858970694913656642014-01-15T10:15:20.599-05:002014-01-15T10:15:20.599-05:00I didn't mind this version of the game and nei...I didn't mind this version of the game and neither do my kids. Considering the recent versions of My Little Pony and Littlest Pet Shop, this seemed like Hasbro's natural next move. Especially considering their recent competition with Monster High and other pop culture iconic toys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112814042182177838.post-86937098789410834742014-01-06T15:29:37.333-05:002014-01-06T15:29:37.333-05:00I just saw the 2013 version and agree completely w...I just saw the 2013 version and agree completely with this article- the old versions are so much better for working with kids. I also work with kids with lots of different needs and apart from the changes in the characters themselves and the cheap cardboard used, I feel this game is complete visual overload now! I can't see how any child who has difficulty with visual processing or other learning challenges will be able to filter out all of the additional junk that is on the new board. I think it sadly speaks more to how we are constantly throwing so much stimulation at children nowadays that even what is supposed to be a simple board game feels the need to compete with the level of stimulation that a video game or ipad gives to kids. No wonder we are seeing more and more kids with attention problems- simpler or more basic games or activities don't provide as much motivation or stimulation for some kids and they have less focus or tolerance for them. An interesting point to consider...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112814042182177838.post-21721872825193884852013-12-29T09:28:08.802-05:002013-12-29T09:28:08.802-05:00Wow, haven't seen the 2013 version! The 2003 v...Wow, haven't seen the 2013 version! The 2003 version was hard for the kids to tell where the "road" was the board had too much color. Years ago, I turned my 1984 version board into a Halloween costume. Luckily, a few months ago, I found that (1984) version at Rite Aid. The others were 2003. I grabbed it! We need to collectively write the company & complain with explanation why this version of the board is so offensive & inappropriate.<br />micki607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112814042182177838.post-53620046473424379802013-12-27T14:46:52.406-05:002013-12-27T14:46:52.406-05:00There was a 2010 edition in between. I find that ...There was a 2010 edition in between. I find that one to be one of the worst in the batch, but it's good to look at as it shows the evolution between the '04 and '13 versions. That was the one where Queen Frostine was demoted to princess. She also looks a tad slutty. Then there's Mr. Mint who wasn't even in that version. In his place was the unnecessary Duke of Swirl who overlaped with Frostine's realm.<br /><br />Candyland has gone through many iterations in its life. It's original 50s version didn't even have characters. I think it was a good move to add them in the 80s. Once you see past nostalgia, you can tell that the old designs needed an update for today's audiences. However, that does not mean that they are headed in the right direction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112814042182177838.post-27020275439723250632013-12-15T11:40:48.832-05:002013-12-15T11:40:48.832-05:00I can understand the 2003 revision, to include mor...I can understand the 2003 revision, to include more than just blond white kids in the packaging. But the others were a terrible idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112814042182177838.post-41257310259115113972013-12-15T11:39:53.864-05:002013-12-15T11:39:53.864-05:00Wow. I remember the 1984 Candy Land fondly. Prin...Wow. I remember the 1984 Candy Land fondly. Princess Lolly and Queen Frostine were my favorite characters, and I hate the 2013 versions. (At least the 2003 ones were the right ages! Plus, '03 Queen Frostine had ice skates, which are pretty cool.) It's like Hasbro has forgotten <b>which</b> aspects of Candy Land appealed to people: the excitement of the colored cards, the friendly, wholesome characters, and the whimsy of traveling through a world made of delicious candy. 1 out of 3 just isn't enough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112814042182177838.post-90092333758463164852013-09-10T20:58:04.937-04:002013-09-10T20:58:04.937-04:00Wow, I love this post I agree with you 100%. I hav...Wow, I love this post I agree with you 100%. I have the old candy land that I bought for 50 cents at a garage sale, I will old on tight to it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6112814042182177838.post-22814419876974582532013-09-09T11:50:19.386-04:002013-09-09T11:50:19.386-04:00Ugh, that is disturbing. Why make-over a perfectly...Ugh, that is disturbing. Why make-over a perfectly good game? I also found the 1984 version at a thrift shop for about $1.50, and it is one of the kiddos' favorite games!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18173195925505770053noreply@blogger.com