Thread:TheworldofBingbang32/@comment-8459116-20160529180425/@comment-8459116-20160530193514

TheworldofBingbang32 wrote: We could only redesign the head of the Arthur walkaround. The head used by ABS for Arthur could be more accurate to the show and the books using the 5th design. It could be out of ABS plastic forming (not related to ABS, your network) and have eyes made out of a special plastic that the performer can see out of but other people can't see in, and be covered with antron fleece. There could be a specific type of racing helmet that would fasten to the top of Arthur's head to help keep the head on in case some 9-year old kid throws a can of Mountain Dew Grape at the head, with the performer wearing a balaclava under the racing helmet for face protection.

We could make a 1st design Arthur walkaround in case Arthur hits some anniversary point.

The show and books' other characters could also have heads like that (with the exception of D.W's walkaround head just strapping onto the performer's head) First point: That's exactly what I wanted, for him to be a bit more accurate to his modern-day appearance. Side note - The PBS Kids badge that the American walkaround mascot wears HAS TO GO. Will it be replaced with something else, or will it be removed entirely?

Second point: I'm assuming you learned from Gian's "incident" at a Doraemon stage show about a year ago. Although that wasn't caused by a kid throwing an empty drinks can. However, it seems a bit excessive to use motocross helmets to keep his head on, though, and I fear that it'll add to the heat problems experienced by these kinds of mascots. Remember what happened to Shokupanman here at ABS, TWO TIMES IN A ROW? I still think we need a sort-of test; can Arthur be run over by the Arthur-ABS Racing Team's Ferrari 458 GTC without losing his head? (Obviously not at full speed; the Ferrari 458 GTC can reach speeds on the edge of 300kph/190mph)

Third point: Every other design alteration you mentioned seems fine. Don't Doraemon, Anpanman, etc. have mascot outfits like that?

Fourth point: No. We're fine with the way he looks nowadays. We're not going back through generations...

Fifth point: This year is actually Arthur's 20th year on television.

Sixth point: See other mascot decapitation-related concerns above.

Seventh point: I'm still wondering how you'd see the show itself being advertised.