Can you recall playing as a child (or as an adult) with toys or games featuring copyrighted characters or acting out make-believe scenarios with them (these can include Barbie, Transformers, My Little Pony, The Avengers, She-Ra, The Last Airbender, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, or any other branded toy)?

How did that play help you engage in exploration, self-expression, friendship-building, confidence-building, etc.?

1. Should the corporate owners of these properties be allowed to determine if the ways you played with their IP were acceptable or not? 
2. Go broader, about society:  Is this form of oversight a legitimate part of living in our modern age or a challenge to personal freedom?