Once he tidied the outfit to his liking, James joked that the doll needed to hit the gym. "I mean, he might need to do a little lifting, his legs looking a little skinny, little frail, little fella.

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In 1968, Shindana released Baby Nancy, a doll that became hugely popular in Los Angeles and was eventually sold across the country. Baby Nancy’s success only highlighted what Mattel was missing.