13-year-old McKenna Pope from Garfield, N.J. wanted to get her four year old brother an Easy-Bake Oven but could only find it in pink and purple.
She started a petition to have a gender-neutral version of the beloved toy. She gathered more than 45,000 signatures.
The company that markets the oven took note.
Hasbro issued a statement saying, "We value input from our consumers and given the widespread interest in McKenna Pope's story, we extended an invitation to McKenna and her family to visit Hasbro and meet with our Easy-Bake team."
They went to the company's Rhode Island headquarters to see a prototype of a new silver and black version of the oven.
It is going to be debuting at the New York Toy Fair this year and will be in stores in the fall.
Easy-Bake oven debuted in 1963. Packaging and advertisements for the working oven, which originally baked tiny treats under an incandescent lightbulb, has only ever featured girls.
McKenna said the company promised to put boys in future ads.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:09 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:09:38 GMT
Good Day wrapped up its first Burger Week in honor of National Burger Month. Every day we had a burger flashback -- a burger drop of hamburgers in our studio and a burger-related Good Day Cafe. All of
Good Day wrapped up its first Burger Week in honor of National Burger Month. Every day we had a burger flashback -- a burger drop of hamburgers in our studio and a burger-related Good Day Cafe. All of
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Keeping your weight in check doesn't mean giving up on desserts. Lisa Lillien, author of Hungry Girl 200, shared several sweet recipes from tropical fruit waffle tacos to freezy black forest whoopie pie.
Keeping your weight in check doesn't mean giving up on desserts. Lisa Lillien, author of Hungry Girl 200, shared several sweet recipes from tropical fruit waffle tacos to freezy black forest whoopie pie.
Thursday, March 7 2013 10:26 PM EST2013-03-08 03:26:21 GMT
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz talks about the 10th annual Dine In Brooklyn Restaurant Week, March 11-21. Jacques Gautier, the chef and owner of Palo Santo in Park Slope make Poached Eggs
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Friday, May 17 2013 5:09 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:09:38 GMT
Good Day wrapped up its first Burger Week in honor of National Burger Month. Every day we had a burger flashback -- a burger drop of hamburgers in our studio and a burger-related Good Day Cafe. All of
Good Day wrapped up its first Burger Week in honor of National Burger Month. Every day we had a burger flashback -- a burger drop of hamburgers in our studio and a burger-related Good Day Cafe. All of
Friday, May 17 2013 10:34 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:34:18 GMT
Aspiring singer Garrett Gardner may have gotten the heave-ho from The Voice, but he's not letting that stifle his music career. The New Jersey native performed during GDNY on Friday.
Aspiring singer Garrett Gardner may have gotten the heave-ho from The Voice, but he's not letting that stifle his music career. The New Jersey native performed during GDNY on Friday.
Friday, May 17 2013 10:05 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:05:18 GMT
It's all about the Bronx as the borough celebrates a week of festivities honoring it's people and the many businesses and establishments that call it home.
It's all about the Bronx as the borough celebrates a week of festivities honoring it's people and the many businesses and establishments that call it home.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:21 AM EDT2013-05-17 12:21:42 GMT
A new photo exhibit at an art gallery in Chelsea is drawing the ire of residents who are the artist's subjects, unknowingly.
A new photo exhibit at an art gallery in Chelsea is drawing the ire of residents who are the artist's subjects, unknowingly. The artist, Arne Svenson, is reportedly taking the photos through their TriBeCa building windows. In some photos, the residents are bending over, sleeping and cleaning.
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:46 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:46:42 GMT
Author Barbara Taylor Bradford has sold more than 89 million books worldwide. Her 28th book, "Secrets from the Past," is out now. http://www.barbarataylorbradford.com http://www.facebook.com/Barbara
Author Barbara Taylor Bradford has sold more than 89 million books worldwide. Her 28th book, "Secrets from the Past," is out now. http://www.barbarataylorbradford.com http://www.facebook.com/Barbara
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:25 AM EDT2013-05-16 14:25:14 GMT
Age is just a number to daredevil Mike 'Mighty Atom Jr.' Greenstein.
Age is just a number to daredevil Mike 'Mighty Atom Jr.' Greenstein. The 92-year-old will pull a car with his teeth during his first public show on Coney Island next weekend, but first he gave Good Day NY viewers a preview during Thursday's show.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-05-16 13:30:46 GMT
It's now up to the voters. The first part of the American Idol finale is over and Kree Harrison and Candice Glover sang their hearts out Wednesday night.
It's now up to the voters. The first part of the American Idol finale is over and Kree Harrison and Candice Glover sang their hearts out Wednesday night. The dueling divas each performed an original song. The winner's will be released as her first single.
