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stevenleser

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11. I think there were two main issues with Barbies.

Reply to William769 (Original post)

Wed Apr 11, 2012, 03:33 PM

Apr 2012

#1 - The bizarre measurements if scaled to full size. "If Barbie were an actual woman, she would be 5'9" tall, have a 39" bust, an 18" waist, 33" hips and a size 3 shoe. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20055694-10391704.html

#2 - The roles barbie is generally assigned. (Princess barbie, etc)

Both of these do not seem to apply with the Katniss doll.

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Katniss Everdeen, Feminist Hero, Barbieified [View all] William769 Apr 2012 OP

I have to admit... Starry Messenger Apr 2012 #1

Hell, I want one too! William769 Apr 2012 #4

And she's probably a collector's item, now. Warren DeMontague Apr 2012 #6

I know, I really try not to think about it. Starry Messenger Apr 2012 #8

Liked the movie,loved the book. virgogal Apr 2012 #2

I'd rather give a girl Lisa D Apr 2012 #3

+1. William769 Apr 2012 #5

and add an Emma Goldman doll too DBoon Apr 2012 #7

You know, I've never had a Barbie, but I'd love to have a Katniss barbie. nt Nay Apr 2012 #9

I wanted to blow up my barbies with fireworks. Neoma Apr 2012 #10

I think there were two main issues with Barbies. stevenleser Apr 2012 #11

I've seen that before. Neoma Apr 2012 #12