I agree, while the film has gained mixed views from various Disney fans. Disney sure become very fond with Marie since the late 90's and has gained her own fans over the years especially in Japan and Asia. You can find alot of Marie merch if you visit WDW mainly at the France Pavilion in Epcot which is the easiest to find or at Animal Kingdom and the Magic Kingdom. Heck Marie even had a cameo in the 1997 film Flubber starring Robin Williams as one of the reaction the yellow robot makes. I haven't seen the film in years so I forget the context but I did see a screenshot of it on the Disneywiki.
Help with these two ideas are highly welcome. Especially the second idea.