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.
Today I want to talk about fashion dolls. I'm choosing these dolls because I just wrote a page for my site on the subject and I was a little appalled. The subject is Monster High Dolls. Just like any doll category, I find the dolls that can be marketed, create a store section for them, and then research the doll so I can write an article about them. When I looked at the dolls, I had two initial thoughts. First, that they reminded me of Bratz Dolls and second, they look like young ladies who use Halloween as an excuse to dress like a slut.
Lets first examine the category of fashion dolls. Be definition, fashion dolls are those that are intended to be dressed to reflect fashion trends. This by nature is not a problem. In fact, Barbie dolls are fashion dolls. I realize than many people take issue with the bodies of some of these dolls, but at least they have some class. But, some of these modern dolls are introducing young girls to a style of dress that most dads wouldn't approve of.
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!
Today I want to talk about fashion dolls. I'm choosing these dolls because I just wrote a page for my site on the subject and I was a little appalled. The subject is Monster High Dolls. Just like any doll category, I find the dolls that can be marketed, create a store section for them, and then research the doll so I can write an article about them. When I looked at the dolls, I had two initial thoughts. First, that they reminded me of Bratz Dolls and second, they look like young ladies who use Halloween as an excuse to dress like a slut.
Lets first examine the category of fashion dolls. Be definition, fashion dolls are those that are intended to be dressed to reflect fashion trends. This by nature is not a problem. In fact, Barbie dolls are fashion dolls. I realize than many people take issue with the bodies of some of these dolls, but at least they have some class. But, some of these modern dolls are introducing young girls to a style of dress that most dads wouldn't approve of.
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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