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For a good 20-30 years most if not all kids shows were planned with toys in mind.

Some, like Transformers, were essentially toys that were given shows.

Even Sesame Street, a PBS (public broadcast) show, still has significant toy tie-ins -- anyone remember the Tickle Me Elmo crazy years ago? My 2 year old has a big-ass plush Cookie Monster.