Visa Ad Brims with Toys, Still Lacks Luster

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In this ad by TBWAChiatDay, LA for FAO Schwarz — er, the Visa check card, we mean, a bunch of people wander around in a toy store while juggling toys.

The ad just doesn’t hit the spot.

We never really got used to the “Life takes Visa” thing. It’s like a second-rate “Priceless” — which is ironic, because Mastercard’s like a second-rate Visa.

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