tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3516693355743712750.post5883468336901884455..comments2024-03-25T12:38:18.921+08:00Comments on toyhaven: R.I.P. Stan Weston - G.I. Joe action figurines entertained generations / Scramble Pilot Reviewalex teohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10434098393320787285noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3516693355743712750.post-7356930645469716212017-05-15T10:49:21.560+08:002017-05-15T10:49:21.560+08:00Alex,
Sorry to hear about Stan's death. I am...Alex,<br /> <br />Sorry to hear about Stan's death. I am surprised to learn we were the same age. Interesting series of events surrounding his relationship to Don Levine and later our relationship.<br /> <br />Like many inventors and artists, we too often underestimated the worth of our ideas. The creators of SUPERMAN among others. The only artist who was wise enough to protect his rights was Frank Franzetta who took less money but retained his rights.<br /> <br />Don Levine was a charming guy and a fabulous salesman. His business relationships tended to end unhappily. He left Hasbro to work with Weston. Then left Weston to work with me. That ended after a couple of years.<br /> <br />The toy business, like the fashion business, looks like a creative place to work but both are very cut-throat. And the politics of both are as devious as those in Washington. Lots of people get "chewed up" in the process.<br /> <br />It is not unusual for the really creative people to be screwed by the business guys. The stories about those conflicts could fill several volumes.<br /> <br />Stan had a creative mind and was also a keen marketer. He knew what would sell. Don Levine knew HOW to sell it. I admired both of them for those skills.<br /> <br />Tedalex teohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10434098393320787285noreply@blogger.com