Was the Chucky the downfall to the My Buddy Doll?

[Pete]

This is a pretty interesting article that I just finished reading from the website Nightmare Nostalgia. When Chucky came out in 1988 it sent the My Buddy Doll into oblivion. What do you guys and gals think?

The Downfall Of The My Buddy Doll Thanks To A Good Guy Named Chucky

Without skipping a beat, 80s’ kids know that My Buddy jingle- and we also know without a doubt, THIS, without a doubt, is the true inspiration behind the Child’s Play franchise. Sure, t…

nightmarenostalgia.com

 

[MagicMan]

I don’t get it. Why would chucky affect the Buddy doll?

 

[Pete]

I don’t get it. Why would chucky affect the Buddy doll?

It‘s because the Chucky doll was much more popular than the My Buddy Doll.

 

[Marianne S.]

That shouldn’t come off as a shocker. As a boy would you prefer a serial killer Chucky doll or happy friendly My Buddy doll? Chucky wins.