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Does American Girl make a boy doll? For the first time in its 31-year history, American Girl, a maker of pricey 18-inch dolls, is introducing a boy. His name: Logan Everett. Late last year, American Girl named its first limited-edition African American Girl of the Year, Gabriela McBride. Like most American Girl dolls, Gabriela costs … Read more

How is Barbie hair made? For starters, Barbie’s hair is synthetic. It is made from either a fiber called Kanekalon or a type of plastic called hollow saran. Also, Barbie’s hair is ‘rooted’ differently, which makes her locks more voluminous, even before styling. Read more on www.thelist.com For many years, Barbie dolls have been a … Read more

Can you make a custom Barbie? Users can order a Barbie doll tailored to their personal preferences. They can decide what color hair, eyes, and skin Barbie will have, and choose her hairstyle, clothing, and accessories. They also can pick from among several Barbie personality options. Read more on www.cnet.com Barbie dolls are a well-liked … Read more

Can I make a Barbie that looks like me? There is currently no way to have your own custom, tangible Barbie doll made through Mattel. There used to be an option through Mattel to make a Styled By Me Barbie that was customizable, but that option is no longer available. Read more on kids.lovetoknow.com Barbie … Read more

Are Blythe dolls still being made? Original Blythe dolls are no longer produced and they didn’t even last very long on the toy shelves, which means if you do a search for one of these dolls, you may find one on big retaliers websites ranging in price going up to the thousands. Read more on … Read more

Is American Girl doll hair real human hair? American Girl doll hair is actually a wig, firmly secured to her head. It’s similar to the high-quality wigs created for real people. Made out of a blend of mod-acrylic fibers of different colors and textures, it maintains styles well and creates a rich variation of colors … Read more