I don't think there is a huge issue with updating a toys appearance. They catered to the taste of eighties children, and now they're catering to the taste of current children. They could try to keep re-releasing the same image over and over again, but look at whats out there right now? What little girl is going to want a Strawberry Shortcake toy that still has the Raggedy-Anne look when they've beed raised on Bratz doll. I'm surprised the change is as mild as it is.

As for changing up Mickey... ummm... this wouldn't be the first time. Anybody out there remember black and white Mickey who just had dots for eyes? That what he looked like when I was little and I sure didn't want to watch him. Whenever that black and white cartoon came on I changed the channel to something colorful that pandered to my 6 year old brain.

I don't think chane is bad at all. In fact, I think its kind of cool to see my childhood classics re-created in modern times. I hope they do Rainbow Bright next. Or Lady Lovely Locks :)