In addition to the new line of DC Super Hero Girls, Mattel has recently premiered a wider range of body types for the Fashionista Barbies. There are now Petite, Tall and Curvy characters. I was especially interested in the Curvy dolls because of my fascination with Lammily--the first fashion doll that attempted to represent realistic body proportions. The original Lammily doll made huge waves when she entered the market in late 2014, and I feel pretty certain that Mattel introduced their new Barbie bodies as a direct result of the popularity of Lammily. And there's nothing wrong with that--in fact, the more inclusive the fashion doll market becomes, the better.
The Lammily company has also been super-busy lately. They've introduced a wonderful line of fashions (including Olympic gear and some exclusive handmade dresses). There's even a bee keeper outfit! Their second female character, Photographer, was introduced for pre-order about a year ago and started shipping in early June. The first male Lammily doll (a young man who spends his time helping animals in need) is expected to arrive this November.
Since I've been away from the blog for so long, I figured I would try to catch up a bit by looking at Curvy Barbie and the Lammily Photographer in the same post. This might not be wise, but here it goes.
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| "So Sporty" Barbie, $19.99 (left), and Lammily "Photographer," $25.00 (right). |
