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more about #toys more comments → MargaretMoony: Hello Kitty has nipples?!? Really? *cries* more » cinematheques: This must mean Badz Maru and Keroppi are debuting their Speedos soon. more » kookla: Where's Chris Hansen when you need him? more » Zombie Ms. Skittles: Why does Hello Kitty even HAVE nipples? And if we're going for realism here, why doesn't she have four more down her torso? She's a CAT, people! more » femme-bot: Clearly, Lindsay Lohan's heart shaped pasties are catching on. more » futuremouse: Hello Titty? more » toastandlove: Somehow, I think it's perversely adorable that Hello Kitty has heart-shaped nipples. more » ErinGoBawl: "My name's 'Hasselbeck' not 'Hasselblack'.."I was unaware all black peoples' last names ended with 'black.' I'll have to ask Whoopi Goldblack and Sher... more » LovelyHue: I'm kind of happy with Elisabeth here, especially because some of her comments in the past have subscribed to the whole, "I'm not racist, racism is no... more » Flackette Goes Retro: I have hazel eyes - a sort of mottled gold, green and brown mess. When I was a little girl I spotted a doll in the store who had the same color eyes a... more » doit2julia: I think one thing adult neglect to see is that race isn't always the primary factor for kids when it comes to doll selection. When it came to my Ameri... more » icyblonde: I had Barbies (and various knock-offs) in a variety of ethnicities because I had to recreate sitcoms and soap operas I liked. Dude, you cannot do your... more » dialing_footnoterphone: There is no doubt about it, I was a 'mommy' with my dolls. But, only BABY dolls. My American Girl doll (Molly) went on numerous adventures while my Ba... more » babyruthless: I have a cousin who has cancer. A few years ago, my mom bought her an American Girl doll for her birthday. Not long after receiving it, she cut all ... more » bigapplemama: I kinda call BS on this. In NYC, I have seen some truly outrageous stuff and people haven't batted an eye. I have a hard time believing that NYC-fol... more » -
#hello
Back In Raggedy Ann's Day, We Called That A "Heart."
With Hello Kitty, it's a nipple-slip. Granted, Raggedy Ann didn't wear a bikini. [BuzzFeed] -
#dollywood
Welcome To The Dollhouse: Do We Need Our Dolls To Be Mini-Mes?
In 1954, the famous "Doll Test" in which black children were asked to choose between a black doll and a white doll, was used as an argument against desegregation. Now, there's a doll for every girl...and every narcissist. And yet: More » -
#todayincatalogs
Lilly's Kids: What's Christmas Without Reinforcing Gender Stereotypes?
There are many lessons to be learned in the Lilly's Kids Holiday catalog, with stuff for kids ages 2 and up! For instance: Some toys/jobs are for girls, while other toys/jobs are for boys.
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#toystory
Jem's Truly Outrageous Comeback
Hasbro has successfully revived the Transformers and G.I. Joe franchises, and now a Jem and the Holograms film or TV series is in the works. High School Musical writer Peter Barsocchini is attached. [SciFi Squad via Buzzfeed] -
#brickthinking
A Lego By Any Other Name
The Morning News compiled a chart of different families' Lego nomenclature, so next time you're building a Lego masterpiece your friend won't hand you a "two-piece one stud" when you clearly asked for a "one piece." [Morning News via Buzzfeed] -
#toystories
I Wish I Had A Tiny Bow On My Liver
Or spleen. Or heart! I just want to squeeze the guts out of these "Anatomy" Hello Kitty figures by Dr. Romanelli. I love' em eyeballs to entrails. [Inventor Spot] -
#numquidsacri
Another Piece Of Our Childhood Bites The Bustier
First they came for Strawberry Shortcake and we said nothing. Then they came for the Care Bears and we said nothing. But now they've come for Rainbow Brite, and this means war. More » -
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#oldiesbutgoodies
This Was Acceptable In The '90s
Sometimes it's important to stop and reflect on the things we've overcome as a nation. For example, the video at left, a relic from a time when it was acceptable for adults to sit around discussing Beanie Babies. [Videogum] -
#valleyofthedolls
The Plastics
Can these girls take Barbie? Toy company Spin Master is betting yes. The "Liv Dolls" are designed to look more like real girls than Barbies or Bratz ("no collagen," said their creator) and each has a trademark flaw. [BusinessWeek] -
#barbieworld
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] -
#toystory
Ugly Toys, Cute Story
Today's LA Times features an interview with David Horvath, creator of Uglydolls on the history of the weird little toys, whose celebrity fans range from Snoop Dogg to Sasha Obama. But who knew the back story was so sweet? More » -
#toyland
R.I.P. Lynn Pressman Raymond
Lynn Pressman Raymond, a toy executive famous for her showmanship, has died at 97. She invented the toy "doctor's and nurse's bag" to de-mystify doctor's visits for children. They took off, making the Pressman Toy Corporation a major success. [NYT] -
#girlprops
You're Never Too Young
My Pretty Learning Purse is for babies 6 months old and comes with a dollar bill, a bracelet, a mirror, and "lipstick." The lesson that "feminine" doesn't mean pretty, with jewelry and cash? Sold separately. [Sociological Images ] -
#whatnightmaresaremadeof
Wild Ride
This toy, apparently designed to foster an appreciation of Dario Argento's oeuvre, is not yet made in adult sizes. [ScienceBlogs] -
#toystory
Are Kids' Toy Preferences Hardwired?
In news that will likely please gender essentialists and leave others confused, boys and girls as young as six months appear to (maybe, sort of) prefer toys deemed traditionally appropriate for their gender. More » -
#dollparts
Turbo Heather, We Love You
When I was a kid, the majority of television commercials aimed at children were dripping with gender stereotypes: extreme toys for boys, dolls for girls. But now we can have both, thanks to Turbo Heather! More » -
#americangirls
Meet The Newest American Girl
Meet Rebecca Rubin, the first historical Jewish American Girl doll, whose story will introduce young readers to Russian-Jewish immigrant life amongst the tenement houses of the Lower East Side of New York City in 1914. More » -
#toystories
Pony Up
Who wants to be the last one on the playground without an Edward Scissorhands My Little Pony? Artist Mari Kasurinen has dressed the ebullient equine like a series of film icons. Kill Bill! [Guardian] -
#dollhousediscrimination
Black And Hispanic Dolls Are Still Hard To Find
Demonstrators in New York set out more than 150 dolls with tags listing statistics on AIDS and women's health on the steps of City Hall, but couldn't find enough dolls of color for the exhibit. More »
