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Howdy, Pardner: Pat Moulton Brings Sass to Her First Time at the Rodeo

Stephanie Finnegan — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:53:33 +0000

Was there ever a time when we all roamed free? That’s not a theoretical question, like “If a tree falls in a forest,” etc. I mean, the self-isolation seems to be entering Year 10 rather than just hitting the one-month mark. One way to deal with the shuttering of businesses and outside entertainment facilities is […]

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Teen Queen: Social Media Star Jojo Siwa and Her Dolls Influence Tweens

Stephanie Finnegan — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:05:00 +0000

During these days of sequestering, if you have children or grandchildren around you, you can learn a lot about who is hot and who is not. Influencers can tweet out a single frowny face, and a trite observation (“Gee, this pandemic sucks!” or “Wow! Stuck at home again. Bummer”), and get a million likes. These […]

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United We Stand: American Girl provides ways to play, Learn

Stephanie Finnegan — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 14:31:24 +0000

The American Girl brand of dolls has proven so popular because it mirrors the reality of life in the United States. Initially, the dolls were reflective of past eras and bygone customs. Each doll, garbed in period-appropriate clothing — with homespun accessories — taught young girls the lessons of perseverance and self-worth. Whether the doll […]

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Medical dolls are just what the doctor ordered

Stephanie Finnegan — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:25:26 +0000

For many people around the world, orders have come down to shelter in place. The language sounds very ominous, and the meaning behind the phrase is no walk in the park, either. While remaining homebound for an indefinite period, if you and your children both love dolls, now is the ideal opportunity for intentional play. […]

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Hello, Gorgeous! Suzanne woolcott’s gorjuss girls bring goodwill to all

Stephanie Finnegan — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 16:00:32 +0000

During these bizarre and uncertain times, it’s important to discover items that make you feel happy and at peace. The doll world is full of personalities and creations that emanate joy and hope, inspiration and optimism. One artist, who may not be a household name in America, designs characters that are sweet and shy, wholesome […]

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Birthday Boy: In 2020, Ken becomes his own man

Stephanie Finnegan — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:24:17 +0000

If he were turning 45, I’d say it was a midlife crisis, but Ken is hitting the big 5-9. A year shy of 60, Kenneth Sean Carson has thrown caution to the wind and has let his hair down, literally and figuratively. He’s no longer afraid of bold fashion colors, zesty floral patterns, or jaw-dropping […]

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Reflecting on mulan: Hasbro debuts dolls for new disney film

Stephanie Finnegan — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 14:38:10 +0000

In my house, the animated film “Mulan” has always been a family favorite. My daughter was adopted from China, and she grew up as a tomboy. She would play Dungeons & Dragons with her older brother and friends, and was always top-notch at dreaming up monsters, villains, and heroes. So it makes a great deal […]

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Swiss Misses: I’m a Girly dolls hope to be hit in U.S.

Stephanie Finnegan — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 15:27:01 +0000

Founded in 2017, I’m a Girly has garnered rave reviews in Europe for its dolls but has remained invisible in the United States. That is, until this year. For 2020, the Swiss company has vowed to bring its high-quality 18-inch dolls, wardrobes, and accessories, to North America. It will also unveil its first-rate styling heads […]

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Groundbreaking Glamor: 40+ years ago, the first Black Barbie debuted

Stephanie Finnegan — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:37:50 +0000

Mattel’s first African-American Barbie didn’t take her bow until late 1979 and then became available for purchase in 1980. Now, of course, Mattel is making dolls that reflect all body types, skin tones, and physical abilities. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of this racial breakthrough, Mattel commissioned a re-imagining of that historic doll. During Black […]

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Dedicated to Diversity: Mattel releases two new dolls to honor physical differences

Stephanie Finnegan — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 19:19:53 +0000

Mattel makes many toys, but for most consumers, they are synonymous with Barbie. This connection has been both a blessing and a curse, and the toy giant is working to reconfigure and rebrand their line. Rather than banking on Barbie as the eternal girl next door, they have shrewdly examined who may be living next […]

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