New black Barbies get mixed reviews


	New black Barbies get mixed reviews

EddieIsSteady

10-23-2009 1:08 PM

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toys, dolls, afrocentric

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10-23-2009 1:35 PM

chestnut501

Most of these dolls look like young female singers, that's who little girls want to look like. Adults should butt out.

10-23-2009 3:44 PM

ljsdesign

I disagree. Young girls should learn that they are individuals whose own beauty is wonderful and unique. Not that they have to emulate some celebrity or fashion model.
I think this is a step in the right direction but I would like to see more natural hair.

10-24-2009 2:26 PM

chestnut501

ok,

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