If you've been to my site or read any of my other articles, you know that I'm not really a doll "expert", but I have learned in recent months quite a lot about dolls of all types. Why? Because I started a doll website purely for the marketing aspect of it. I'm just a guy who likes business and see this as a good niche. I am also the father of two daughters. And, while they are too old to play with dolls, I still can appreciate that a dad can benefit from another who can share some wisdom.
So, today I was researching Monster High Dolls in order to add a section for them in my online doll store. This is a routine for me. I pick a type of doll, research them, write an article and them add the products. But, after looking at the pictures of these dolls, I was taken aback. They're like Bratz Dolls. They look like little street walkers. At best, they look like young girls trying to look sexy or slutty while dressing like horror characters. You know, like how young girls on Halloween don't really want to look scary. They really want to use the day as an excuse to dress sexy. But, these look like little girls so it's pretty alarming.
Before I get into my two points, I want to address the concept of fashion dolls. I don't have an issue with fashion dolls per Se. By definition, they are dolls that are intended to be dressed to reflect fashion trends. That in itself is not a bad thing. And, if you look at fashion dolls over the years, you'll see that these dolls have been as interesting and tasteful as any other dolls. But, if these fashion dolls are any indication of today's fashion, then heaven help us.
If you've ever seen a Bratz Doll or similar knock off, you'll see that they look like little prostitutes. Imagine taking eleven to twelve year girls, caking them with heavy makeup to accent their large eyes and putting them in short skirts and high heels, you'll get the picture. If it were my daughter, I'd pull her out of school and send her to a convent. I'm exaggerating, but you get the point.
My first thought is to be upset with the manufacturers, but then again, if parents weren't buying these items, then no one would make them. So parents, what's the deal? Do you really ant your little girls wanting to modelling this behavior? Please stop buying these kinds of products so they go away.
So, today I was researching Monster High Dolls in order to add a section for them in my online doll store. This is a routine for me. I pick a type of doll, research them, write an article and them add the products. But, after looking at the pictures of these dolls, I was taken aback. They're like Bratz Dolls. They look like little street walkers. At best, they look like young girls trying to look sexy or slutty while dressing like horror characters. You know, like how young girls on Halloween don't really want to look scary. They really want to use the day as an excuse to dress sexy. But, these look like little girls so it's pretty alarming.
Before I get into my two points, I want to address the concept of fashion dolls. I don't have an issue with fashion dolls per Se. By definition, they are dolls that are intended to be dressed to reflect fashion trends. That in itself is not a bad thing. And, if you look at fashion dolls over the years, you'll see that these dolls have been as interesting and tasteful as any other dolls. But, if these fashion dolls are any indication of today's fashion, then heaven help us.
If you've ever seen a Bratz Doll or similar knock off, you'll see that they look like little prostitutes. Imagine taking eleven to twelve year girls, caking them with heavy makeup to accent their large eyes and putting them in short skirts and high heels, you'll get the picture. If it were my daughter, I'd pull her out of school and send her to a convent. I'm exaggerating, but you get the point.
My first thought is to be upset with the manufacturers, but then again, if parents weren't buying these items, then no one would make them. So parents, what's the deal? Do you really ant your little girls wanting to modelling this behavior? Please stop buying these kinds of products so they go away.
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