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Since: Nov, 2010
4th Mar, 2011 12:07:25 AM
I'm not sure, but I'm sure this exists. Try searching under Status Quo Is God; it's not quite that trope but it is related.
What about where a character undergoes a significant transformation at the end of a story, but all of the merchandise shows the pre-transformed character? Plus, the sequels are all Interquels. In effect, the post-transformed character is a lot less interesting. Disney seems to love this one. The Beast is a beast, Ariel has a tail, Rapunzel has her hair, Pinocchio is a wooden boy, etc.