At first glance, I was disappointed in this doll- I thought the baggy suit contained the 'normal' doll body. I've never been happier to be wrong about Mattel. This doll is 100% new molds, and while there are some resemblance to existing Mattel molds, each and every part is clearly designed to reflect a more rubenesque form than Barbie's. Whether or not this is a publicity stunt designed to counteract some of the persistent press attempting to blame Barbie for girls' bad self image remains to be seen. In the meantime, $5 of the proceeds go to Rosie's charity for kids, although I don't believe that includes self-esteem classes.
THE
DOLL
Plus-size and proud of it.
THE
OUTFIT
Mattel couldn't decide whether this outfit was
high or low end.
THE
ACCESSORIES
Fun with cardboard.
THE
RESULT
Challenge met and answered. A Rosie line of fashions,
anyone?
