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more about #barbies HidingInCanada: Erm.... why does 9 have blue eyes? How many people of color do you know that have blue eyes? Oh god, I'm being too nitpicky. #loannehizoostlie more » Elaken: Every single one of these dolls are adorable - but I tend to think that about most of humanity too. I do have to say though, they are really making m... more » Cunning_Linguist: Does anyone else think that #4 resembles Audrey Tautou? #loannehizoostlie more » theotherhepburn: She made a Ron Weasley!! more » prettycool: How about a Barbie with a big nose? #loannehizoostlie more » Superrrdupa: Here's to hoping my hairdresser doesn't laugh so hard that she cuts my face when I bring in a picture of a doll for an example of "what I want." #loan... more » la vie en hypnose: As a avid Moesha fan i have to say: Fuck you Mattel for not releasing that Brandy doll. #loannehizoostlie more » Cher_Horowitz: Love these. Next plz: a full-figured or medium-figured version of Barbie - then to infinity, and beyond! #loannehizoostlie more » Glitterbug (likes life shaken, not stirred): My thirteen-year-old self would kill to be in this competition - somewhere in my attic (they began to freak me out), I have zombies, vampires, witches... more » quietlygoingmad: I think this might be the best Barbie makeover I've ever encountered. [www.etsy.com] more » LuvEwan: Sure, Dr. Barbie had it all. A bouncy pointy tail, her own practice (albeit a small, boxed one), a classic medical bag with pink! accents. And then ca... more » thatblackgirl: Great. More clothes I'm too big to wear. :p more » MizJenkins: I'm a little delayed in commenting because I immediately ran out to find this. All I can say is AMAZING!!! WIN WIN WIN!!! Can we get more of this pre... more » Dorilys: I'm really creeped out by their knee joints. more » t-yo3: The caption on photo 6 makes me wonder: is "bang" and accepted collective term for shoes? Because if it isn't already, it should be. more » Skellatrix: I'm in love with/inspired by the Barbies-as-text in the cover of the supplement. I assume I can buy this at a big book store a la Borders? more » dandelionbrowne: What's especially striking to me is the change in Black Barbie's features. Full lips, short kinky hair, a variety of skintones. This is a far cry f... more » Grim Reaper of the Forest: That is the most awkward tennis game I have ever seen. Why are they all up at the net? Who pushed that fifth girl to the ground? Why is the woman wit... more » dichotomy: She rocks rough and stuff with her afro puffs... I was never a Barbie girl, unless you count coloring their hair with markers and sending them on dat... more » MonroeEteocles: Oh PLEASE. There is so much about this that is troubling to me. First and foremost is that Barbie continues to exist. These Barbies still represent un... more » -
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Dear Mattel: This Is How How You Make Barbie More Diverse
Feministing points us toward doll-maker Loanne Hizo Ostlie, who has been creating modified Barbies for over a decade. Over at her site, Tabloach Productions, her modifications of Barbie (and long neglected Skipper) are amazingly detailed... and stunningly diverse. More » -
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Valley Of The Dolls
To promote her graphic novel Dolltopia, about runaway dolls who reject the domestic roles thrust upon them by humans, Abby Denson is holding a contest for the best made-over Barbie at her book signings this month. [N.Y. Daily News] -
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Silly: Don't You Know Barbie Can Have It All?
The Daily News asks: "Barbie doll: children's toy or valuable collector item for adults?" That's all in a day's work for the original multitasker! [NYDN] -
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Black Barbies Are All Dolled Up In July's Italian Vogue
Last year, Italian Vogue shook the fashion world with its "All Black issue, which sold out on many newsstands. This year, the July issue features Kristen McMenamy on the cover, but comes with a delightful supplement devoted to black Barbies.
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