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Post by M. Hawbaker on Sept 25, 2019 16:31:59 GMT
For the first time, Mattel, the maker of Barbie, has unveiled a gender-fluid doll that keeps "labels out." On Wednesday, the brand announced the launch of Creatable World — a customizable doll kit allowing kids to create their own toys. The kit includes one doll, two hairstyles and different outfits.
“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,” Kim Culmone, senior vice president of Mattel Fashion Doll Design, said in a press release.
"This line allows all kids to express themselves freely which is why it resonates so strongly with them. We’re hopeful Creatable World will encourage people to think more broadly about how all kids can benefit from doll play," she said.
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Post by M. Hawbaker on Sept 25, 2019 16:34:03 GMT
I'm so glad that I grew up before all of this politically correct / all inclusive / anything goes nonsense.
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Post by barb43 on Sept 25, 2019 23:35:48 GMT
Y'know, I've decided the term "politically correct" is really an oxymoron. The dolls come in 3 models - caucasian flesh with blonde hair; caucasian flesh with brunette hair; and brown flesh with black hair. I had to look closely at the ad to see this. The comments link under the doll video are pretty good - only one contained foul language. One comment summed the situation up well:
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