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Barbie Releases 3 New Dolls With Realistic Body Shapes
57 years after she first hit the shelves, Barbie has finally grown up. While some speculate that this is the result of pressure from society and competitors, regardless of the reason, it’s refreshing to see Barbies that are curvy, tall, or slim, and who come in 7 different skin colors.
The secret project to change Barbie’s image was code-named Project Dawn, and only 20 people new of its existence. The first new Barbie dolls will hit the shelves today, January 28th, and Mattel will be watching carefully to see what happens. What do you think of the new dolls?
More info: barbie.com (h/t: time)
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My first thought was, "Darn, now my clothes won't fit any of them."
Pretty much like real life. ^_-
Besides the whole pc realism thing, I just think it's cool to see a bunch of girls who look slightly different hanging out. Makes it more life like, like a bunch of friends in real life. I think they're cool.
I like it how they included various body shapes. Until now "realistic" really meant "chubby-ish", except for a few cases, like that other doll we had here on Bored Panda before. I am not a model myself, but let's face it - many girls do look slim, healthy and "perfect".
My first thought was, "Darn, now my clothes won't fit any of them."
Pretty much like real life. ^_-
Besides the whole pc realism thing, I just think it's cool to see a bunch of girls who look slightly different hanging out. Makes it more life like, like a bunch of friends in real life. I think they're cool.
I like it how they included various body shapes. Until now "realistic" really meant "chubby-ish", except for a few cases, like that other doll we had here on Bored Panda before. I am not a model myself, but let's face it - many girls do look slim, healthy and "perfect".