You will notice the incredibly long eyelashes, the impeccably groomed eyebrows, the rosebud lips, the gentle expression, and the dainty body language.

Their 13-inch fashion doll version is priced at $17.95. The toy looks like Merida’s hot older sister, who despite living in the Scottish highlands during medieval times, got her hands on some serious eyeliner and lipstick.'Ī quick Internet search indicates that Mattel’s other Merida dolls aren’t much better. 'The toy that comes out of the package looks nothing like the character on the package. Regarding this doll, Melissa wrote:įour-day workweek: Why more companies are taking the plunge Melissa Wardy of the Redefine Girly blog was shopping at Target, and she was shocked by Mattel’s small doll treatment of Merida. The small doll is a 6.5 inches tall, fully plastic doll priced at $5.99. Unfortunately, unlike Mattel’s Katniss doll, Mattel’s versions of Merida leave much to be desired. In the beginning of June, Mattel released another doll based on a strong female character: Merida from Disney/ Pixar’s 'Brave.' (The film was released June 22.) Merida is an atypical princess: Like Katniss, she is strong-willed, independent, and a skilled archer. Only her eyes seem made up, but the colors are neutral, suggesting this is actually meant as contouring to make the doll’s eyes appear more three-dimensional. The Katniss doll is flat-footed (no Barbie-style feet molded for high heels), and she is dressed for battle (not in a gown or dress).Ĭompared with the typical Barbie doll, Mattel’s Katniss wears very little makeup. In May, Mattel released a Katniss Everdeen doll, inspired by the look and style of Jennifer Lawrence in ' The Hunger Games.'Ĭompared with Mattel’s typical fare, the Katniss doll was refreshingly unsexualized – reflecting the character’s positive portrayal in the film.

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