Monopoly: Iron will be retired

[rricardi58]

Actually I think the cat would be better. I would prefer to be the cat then the iron.  When I played monopoly when I was younger, I tried to always get the dog.  That is my favorite token.
The next is the race car.

[mehavenomemory]

Think the iron should have stayed there, it was original, I understand why the cat made it, just because 1/2 or more of the world loves cats. But if you are going to change it.. why not change them all.. I would have voted for the Helicopter, or the ring, or the guitar.. but the cat won.. so be it..

[rghvac69]

They should replace the iron with an Ipad.   

[BMaston12]

The iron token in the game of Monopoly will be replaced with a cat. What do you think about this? Do you think in many years, people will pay a lot of money for the iron?

http://games.yahoo.com/blogs/plugged-in/monopoly-axes-iron-introduces-cat-165803359.html

A lot of people don't even iron anymore. I try to make it a rare occasion! I am glad they choose a cat instead of some of the other choices they had. Now the dog can chase the cat or vice-versa. I don't have a game anymore, but remember playing it when I was a kid. I fee like our economy is the "Go to Jail" card, because we cannot collect our $200. Prices are just going too far up!
BMaston12

[hvnlydevil]

That really steams me.

[djohnson43]

Its been a while since I've even played but I do agree that I like the classic board better then the new ones. But to me the iron always seemed kinda flimsy handle wise that is. So maybe replaceing it is for the best. I think that it should be something different then a cat though. A cat is just to simular to a dog no matter how it is done and little ones playing with their parents may get confused.

[jorhea]

There have been other changes since the game first came out. It doesn't bother me that the iron is gone. If you are looking for an evening of entertainment, this game will do that. But if looking for a quick game, this is not the one!

[lovekat]

I was shock to here of that, but change is always good.  Do anyone really know why it had to retire; they just couldn't add the Cat piece?  This is a game that needs to be played by all kids, so that they can learn about banking and real estate.

[melissaotto1982]

I think they should leave the game as it is!! You cant go and start changing the pieces on us!!!

[jorhea]

I think they should leave the game as it is!! You cant go and start changing the pieces on us!!!

As you can see below, this is not the first time tokens have been retired.

Tokens
All twelve tokens from the U.S. Deluxe Edition Monopoly.
Each player is represented by a small metal token that is moved around the edge of the board according to the roll of two dice. The number of tokens and the tokens themselves have changed over the history of the game, with many appearing in special editions only, and some available with non-game purchases. As of 2013, eight tokens are included in standard edition games, including:
 Wheelbarrow (1937b edition)
 Battleship
 Racecar
 Thimble
 Old-style shoe (or boot)
 Scottie dog
 Top hat
 Cat (2013-onwards)
 
Previous tokens retired in the 1950s (replaced by the dog, man on horseback, and wheelbarrow):
 Lantern
 Purse
 Rocking horse
 
Other retired tokens:
 Sack of money (1999–2007 editions; won a contest over a piggy bank and biplane)
 Man on horseback
 Iron (1935-2013 editions)
 Howitzer, better known as a cannon

[kapeh12]

I kinda liked the iron.  A little sad to see it go.  Interesting the list of tokens above.  I don't recall a battleship in the edition I have (inherited the family board).  Now I'll have to go look.   

If I recall, the favorite tokens growing up was the dog, race car, wheelbarrow, iron and thimble.

[alaskakaren]

Farewell litte iron...I always liked the dog.

[ljrjess69]

yeah for a cat!!!!

[ladycasshmere]

I believe in keeping stuff original

[6265AT99]

Actually I think the cat would be better. I would prefer to be the cat then the iron.  When I played monopoly when I was younger, I tried to always get the dog.  That is my favorite token.
The next is the race car.

I kinda like the pieces from the original game but, I think the cat will be a cute change for the iron.  Anyway, it really doesn't matter what we think cause the company will do what it wants no matter!!