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.
These dolls are unbelievable! You know the type; they look like young girls that have been pushed into prostitution. They put on lots of makeup, wear skimpy clothes and high heels. Trust me, if you saw your daughter dressed like this you would flip. Bratz dolls are the standard for this and they are disgusting.
I don't know who I'm more upset with, the companies that market these dolls to influential young girls, or their parents who buy them. I think both. Let's face it, businesses don't make products that they know won't sell. What's up with these parents? Please people, stop buying these dolls so greedy businesses stop exploiting you!
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.
These dolls are unbelievable! You know the type; they look like young girls that have been pushed into prostitution. They put on lots of makeup, wear skimpy clothes and high heels. Trust me, if you saw your daughter dressed like this you would flip. Bratz dolls are the standard for this and they are disgusting.
I don't know who I'm more upset with, the companies that market these dolls to influential young girls, or their parents who buy them. I think both. Let's face it, businesses don't make products that they know won't sell. What's up with these parents? Please people, stop buying these dolls so greedy businesses stop exploiting you!
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