Toys Will Be Toys (1988)
The South Shields-born animator Sheila Graber looks at the growing gender bias in toys for girls and boys. At the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve, monster killing machines and robots fight each other and toy soldiers in khaki battle against pink clad, cute dolls, threatened animals and fairies. The toys gradually find their traditional roles reversed and harmony returns to the fictional killing fields of a Christmas home.
Director: Sheila Graber
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date: December 1, 1988
Screenplay
Music: Fredy Reyna
Production: Sheila Graber Animated Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies, Christmas and Holiday Warmth
Keywords
feminism, christmas
More Films by Director: Sheila Graber
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Toys Will Be Toys about?
- The South Shields-born animator Sheila Graber looks at the growing gender bias in toys for girls and boys. At the stroke of midnight on Christmas Eve, monster killing machines and robots fight each other and toy soldiers in khaki battle against pink clad, cute dolls, threatened animals and fairies. The toys gradually find their traditional roles reversed and harmony returns to the fictional killing fields of a Christmas home.
- Who directed Toys Will Be Toys?
- Toys Will Be Toys was directed by Sheila Graber.
- How long is Toys Will Be Toys?
- Toys Will Be Toys has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
- What genre is Toys Will Be Toys?
- Toys Will Be Toys is a Animation, Comedy, Family film.
- Where was Toys Will Be Toys produced?
- Toys Will Be Toys was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Toys Will Be Toys?
- The themes of Toys Will Be Toys include: Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies, Christmas and Holiday Warmth.