According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Toys are a reflection of culture and as the world continues to celebrate the positive impact of inclusivity, we felt it was time to create a doll line free of labels," said a Mattel rep.
"The creators of Barbie are releasing what they’re calling the first gender-neutral doll.
"Mattel’s new Creatable World line offers six dolls with short hair, flat chests and slim figures in a range of skin tones. Announced Wednesday, the dolls are available at retailers including Amazon, Target and Walmart ($30 each). Accessories allow kids to customize the toys with wigs to create long hair or clothes including tutus, jeans, camouflage pants, graphic tees, sweatpants, red flannels, purple jerseys, rose-printed bomber jackets and splatter-paint overalls.”
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Thank you Paula Gaikowski for the information about this ad.
Wow! We've come a long way from me trying to fit my sister's Barbie clothes onto my G I Joe!
ReplyDeletegreat commercial ~ now lets see if they run it on a sports program (not holding my breath) :)
ReplyDeleteI love the look of sheer delight, when he now she realizes that her wish came true and is now a woman!
DeleteWe've come a LONG way, baby. I'm tempted to buy one (or two).
ReplyDeleteBought DORITOS, made wish, didnt work. WANT REFUND!
ReplyDeleteThere is a GREAT article on the dolls in this weeks Time Magazine.
ReplyDeleteIn a related note, the sale of the dolls will be most interesting, especially when they are (possibly?) marketed at Wal-Mart in the South.
"I 'hear' certain groups will be marketing a 'SOUTHERN FUNDAMENTALIST PREACHER DOLL' complete with BIG BLACK 'Good Book' to hit the 'wayward demon dolls' over the the head in order to 'heal' their 'affliction'.
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Velma