Dolls seem to be a perennial favorite when it comes to Christmas gifts and toys, especially for girls. There are plenty of types of dolls that appeal to girls of all ages, one such range that is a fairly new line is the Lalaloopsy dolls. Many are predicting they will be a hot seller for Christmas. This article will try to explain why this is the case and what makes them so different from others.
There seem to be two types of dolls that are popular these days. The first are those that are like real babies and behave like a real baby. So they will cry and gurgle and do things that a real baby might do. They encourage a little girl to look after them and pretend that they have their own baby.
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The other type are products like Barbie and Bratz which are more aspirational in philosophy. They are for older girls and even collectors. They follow the latest trends and fashions. They encourage girls to act out how they might want their own life to turn out. Barbie are also constantly tapping into the latest cultural trends too. The latest example of this might be the Twilight Barbie dolls.
Lalaloopsy dolls are different yet again. They are described as colorful and a little bit silly. And if you look at them it is immediately apparent that this is the case.
They are very colorful with a heavy emphasis on pink. They also have a cartoon like look about them. They have over sized heads and button eyes. Their bodies are soft like an original rag doll that your Grandma might have played with when she was a little girl.
They are inspired by the old raggedy dolls that people used to make for their kids way back when. These handmade toys would be crafted from left over material like old buttons, strands of wool and cuttings from fabrics that might have made a dress. And the Lalaloopsy dolls try to recreate this look.
In the case of each Lalaloopsy doll, different materials are used to make them and, in some magical way that is unique to Lalaloopsy land, this influences their personalities.
So Dot Starlight is made form an old Astronauts suit. Consequently she has an interest in the stars and flying. All the dolls have their own pet which also reflects their personality and interests. In fact, you could even say the pet is like an avatar for the doll. There are 8 characters that all have unique looks and personalities.
The Lalaloopsy dolls have a far more innocent look to them than the seemingly sophisticated Barbie and Bratz alternatives which may not be suitable for younger girls. And they encourage fantasy and creative play rather than modeling adult behavior like a life like doll.
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