My Pet Monster came out in 1986 and was produced by American Greetings and would also spawn a popular cartoon show that same year. Was the original intent with My Pet Monster to capitalize on the young male demographic by offering a plush doll that would seem more like a toy?
 https://www.everything80spodcast.com/my-pet-monster/

My Pet Monster came out in 1986 and was produced by American Greetings and would also spawn a popular cartoon show that same year. Was the original intent with My Pet Monster to capitalize on the young male demographic by offering a plush doll that would seem more like a toy? https://www.everything80spodcast.com/my-pet-monster/

My Pet Monster came out in 1986 and was produced by American Greetings and would also spawn a popular cartoon show that same year. Was the original intent with My Pet Monster to capitalize&nbsp;on the young male demographic by offering a plush doll that would seem more like a toy?
 https://www.everything80spodcast.com/my-pet-monster/

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