Do you remember this picture floating around?
It is a mock up of what Barbie would look like if she had the average American woman's measurements.
Aparently the artist wan inundated with requests to buy one. So, he is starting a project to make it a reality!
http://youtu.be/OfQu8pq0kok
His doll prototype is actually cuter than the original and I just love it! I would buy this doll for all of my kids. I hope they make some diverse versions too.
This is completely grassroots so, if you can, donate to his Kickstarter project to help make this a reality!
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