toyetic en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /tɔɪˈɛtɪk/
Etymology
From toy + -etic; coined by Bernard Loomis (1923–2006), American toy developer and marketer.
Meanings
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(of a fictional character or object) Suitable to be made into a marketable toy.
An animation studio's licensing executive might encourage producers to modify the design of a vehicle or weapon so it's more “toyetic,” add colors to the show's palette that would make products more appealing to customers, or alter story lines slightly to strengthen the play pattern.
2004, Karen Raugust, The Animation Business Handbook:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more toyetic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most toyetic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |