While Christmas shopping for my young niece earlier this weekend, I immediately went to the Barbie doll section to see what was available. I haven't played with a doll myself in years, but I do remember that the selection of dolls has never been diverse. Yes, Barbie now comes in different colors and ethnic backgrounds, but the actual features of Barbie never really change. Barbie, no matter what color or ethnicity, usually has the same hair, facial features, and body shape, no matter what.
I found a maker of Barbie dolls, Tabloach Productions, that features custom dolls with a wide range of features. Want a doll with dreadlocks or super curly hair? You got it. Want a geisha Barbie? You can have that, too. It's a wonderful way to to put diverse dolls into a young girl's stable. Plus, they might just be able to find a doll that looks more like them.
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