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Why did Marvel fight to have X-Men action figures recognized as toys instead of dolls?

In 2003, Marvel's toy division Toy Biz filed a complaint with the U.S. Court of International Trade for illegal customs fees. The petition stated that the X-Men and the Fantastic Four are non-human beings and should therefore be categorized as toys, not dolls. Toy Biz had a clear economic interest, because the tariffs on importing dolls into the United States are higher than the tariffs on importing toys, and the judge granted the complaint. This fact caused a negative reaction from the fan community, because one of the central themes of X-Men comics about mutants is their struggle to recognize their humanity.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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