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For years, American Girl’s standalone stores have been the only places in the U.S. where people could show up and buy the dolls. A new Toys R Us deal means that's about to change.
The Barbie dolls are just two of Mattel's new collector toys for the "Clueless" anniversary, which also include American Girl doll outfits, a Polly Pocket compact and an Uno deck.
Last year, American Girl sales fell 8 percent from the year before. Toys R Us will sell American Girl’s new line of $60 WellieWisher dolls starting in September at all its 870 U.S. stores.
And considering that Geri was, y'know, an actual Spice Girl, we think she's just being greedy having that many dolls. So, if you have any lying spare, Geri – we'll take one of each, please.
“I have a collection of dolls from 1850 right up to Barbie, and you can see the dolls never had realistic bodies. The idea was that clothing would look nice on these dolls,” said Mueller.
Diverse dolls The new Barbie Fashionistas may expand children's views of acceptable body size, but some wonder whether it's enough. "It's a modest change, really," Sweet told Live Science.
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