While searching for articles about the OOAK Mattel Auction dolls for the 2009 USA Barbie Convention – I’d actually stumbled across these articles. No kidding, I googled “2009 barbie convention” under the category of “Blogs” – try it yourself… anywhooo – the articles:
- Toward an ‘Authentic’ Black Barbie by Raven L. Hill (fellow doll collector! yay!) on 090715
- Dolls Like Me by K. Danielle Edwards on 081217
- Lay Off Soror Barbie! by Raven L. Hill on 080714
– btw, did I mention I really really really want an AKA doll? but she’s just so damn expensive!
The Root is…
The Root is a daily online magazine that provides thought-provoking commentary on today’s news from a variety of black perspectives. The site also hosts an interactive genealogical section to trace one’s ancestry through AfricanDNA.com, a DNA testing site co-founded by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., who is also The Root’s Editor-In-Chief. The Root aims to be an unprecedented departure from traditional American journalism, raising the profile of black voices in mainstream media and engaging anyone interested in black culture around the world.
taken from the first paragraph on the page www.theroot.com/aboutus
I would fall under anyone … around the world.
Now, I absolutely love all my African American dolls… but if you think it’s hard trying to find a black doll, try looking for an Asian doll! I have to pretend that Hispanic and Native American dolls are Asian! (yes, I’m an adult *pouts*) That is my snark for the day…
Tags: african american, so in style, the root
Thanks for the article links ;-D
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Therese Reply:
July 17th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
Yeah, I did notice your comment on African hair
(I was about to write “black hair” but that might get confused with black-coloured hair which I have… you know, being Asian and all)
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I commented on one of the blogs – got new visitors – yay for me ;-D – as a result. (Reminds me to comment more often LOL).
Mattel hasn’t been producing as many Asian dolls as they used to do. There used to be a Lea or Kira with every swimsuit line and Fashion Fever. I’ve got some ideas on where you can get Asian fashion dolls by companies other than Mattel: Chinasprout offers Yue Yue-Sai WaWa and Mei Ling Dolls. See Yue-sai and Mei Ling.
For male Asian figures, the best bet IMHO are the M&C Power Team action figures.
I’ll look into this some more. Happy viewing!
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Great Blog! I really enjoyed reading about the So-in-Style dolls. I hope they come to Canada.
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