Jane Guinn

I’ve always been interested in the concept of respect, on a personal level and as it relates to the world at large. Phrases like “love thy neighbor as thyself” and “treat others as you would like to be treated” weren’t just platitudes for me, they were guideposts for how to live your life. Developing a playful product line infused with respect was an idea based upon sound marketing principles. Simple play values and fashion doll criteria are two of the most successful factors for longevity in the toy industry. To deliver a message, the goal is for the recipient to be open-minded and openhearted. These are the design elements of our STICKMAN STEW® & THE GOLD HEART CREW™ product line. Simple stick figures with hearts of gold. Stick figures have been icons of humanity for 20,000 years. Stick figures are the first drawing kids use to express how they see the world. And yet, in all that time, stick figures have never had a heart. Until now. Each STICKMAN STEW figure has a gold heart, a simple reminder of the one thing we all have in common. Today, STICKMAN STEW manufactures a line of exciting, fun and immediately recognizable plush characters. They’re bendable and posable and require no batteries. Their power comes from one of the most powerful forces on earth. A child’s imagination. And they carry a powerful message to kids who play with them—the importance of respect and empathy in their daily, young lives. Studies have proven that when kids are respectful and show empathy to others, they’ll be happier, more successful individuals. And what better way to improve the world, than to start with our greatest asset. Sincerely, Jane Guinn Chairman of a Respectful Enterprise STICKMAN STEW, LLC