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Post by bananasmom on Jan 31, 2012 6:52:26 GMT -5
www.fox23news.com/news/local/story/Bald-Barbie-idea-catches-interest-of-toy/iPBbL8fNjkSrIyw64NchlA.cspxA local organizer of the Bald Barbie Facebook page says they've caught the attention of a U.S. toy manufacturer.Greenville resident Alyse Cook tells us the idea for a Bald Barbie has been picked up by MGA Entertainment, the creators of Moxie Girl and the Bratz Dolls. Cook says she got an email from MGA saying they will be stepping up to the plate to mass produce a bald doll for cancer patients. Cook is still waiting on further details from the company.
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Post by bananasmom on Jan 31, 2012 6:53:40 GMT -5
Just had to share - one more reason to love MGA! ;D
Who thinks it should be a bald lala??
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Post by ★Bama★ on Jan 31, 2012 7:18:49 GMT -5
Children/people are widely diverse, so toys should also be.
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Post by zt on Jan 31, 2012 9:07:45 GMT -5
Interesting. This certainly would've saved my mother a lot of grief; my little sister used to cut the hair off of all her Barbies. I don't think baldness would really work well for a Lalaloopsy and wouldn't make as much of a statement as a more human-like doll. A bald human would look like a bald human and would be more likely to bring up the subject of cancer, but a bald Lala would just look unfinished.
According to the link posted above, these people are also petitioning for a bald G.I. Joe... Should someone tell them that there are already several bald G.I. Joe characters/toys? Gung Ho, Roadblock, and Dragonsky (he's technically not a Joe, but he's still a good guy) immediately come to mind. I'm sure there are probably more. There are even plenty of bald COBRA members such as Destro, Serpentor, and Mindbender for the kids who prefer villains.
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Post by bananasmom on Jan 31, 2012 10:07:14 GMT -5
Good points, zt!
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Post by zuzuloopsy on Jan 31, 2012 11:13:26 GMT -5
That's so commendable. Maybe Rosy will have a friend  |
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Post by bay on Jan 31, 2012 15:51:02 GMT -5
I've always wanted deaf, blind and handicapped dolls. A bald lala seems like she'd be unbalanced. Her head wouldn't have the floppiness we all love.
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Post by lalalover12 on Feb 9, 2012 18:50:44 GMT -5
good point lilo! but mga should make handicapped lalas! can you imagen a lala in a wheelchair? sew cute!!
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Post by zt on Feb 10, 2012 2:39:04 GMT -5
I've always wanted deaf, blind and handicapped dolls. A bald lala seems like she'd be unbalanced. Her head wouldn't have the floppiness we all love. Wouldn't a deaf doll look just like any other doll? |
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Post by bay on Feb 10, 2012 15:09:02 GMT -5
I've always wanted deaf, blind and handicapped dolls. A bald lala seems like she'd be unbalanced. Her head wouldn't have the floppiness we all love. Wouldn't a deaf doll look just like any other doll? Yes, but looks aren't all a doll has. They have personalities and accessories. But, I didn't mean a deaf lalaloopsy. I was talking dolls in general. I don't think a deaf lalaloopsy would appeal to young children, like they are aiming at. |
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Post by mom23boys on Feb 10, 2012 19:31:11 GMT -5
MGA is doing bald Moxie and Bratz so maybe Lala's are next! Attachments:
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Post by bananasmom on Mar 30, 2012 4:53:12 GMT -5
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Post by ★Bama★ on Mar 30, 2012 9:17:21 GMT -5
Well, doesn't that figure?
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Post by Wardah on Mar 30, 2012 15:31:52 GMT -5
I guess they figure that they are doing better than MGA by donating them *coughtaxwriteoffcough*.
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Post by zt on Mar 30, 2012 18:25:46 GMT -5
Looks like Mattel missed the point entirely.
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Post by bananasmom on Jun 12, 2012 20:23:51 GMT -5
Banana could not have been more excited to get her Bratz True Hope Yasmin doll today! Attachments:
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Post by lalaloopsy17 on Jun 13, 2012 11:52:32 GMT -5
Love these dolls. I wan to be bald but every one would think I've gone crazy if I asked them.
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Post by lalaloopsylady on Jun 14, 2012 0:35:49 GMT -5
I've always wanted deaf, blind and handicapped dolls. A bald lala seems like she'd be unbalanced. Her head wouldn't have the floppiness we all love. Maybe they could add a cute little hat? But then that might also suggest that you should hide your baldness which would offend |
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Post by bananasmom on Jun 14, 2012 19:50:40 GMT -5
The Bratz and Moxie Girlz True Hope dolls actually do come with little hats you can put on, so I guess they decided it doesn't send a bad message ... though I am glad they opted not to produce any wigs for these dolls.
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