Once a thought gets stuck in my head, the only way to move on is to do it... So I tried to think about how I could make this type of doll. Introducing my Full Figured Fashion Doll, also known as Bubble Wrap Barbie😉 Full disclosure/disclaimer: Nothing about this doll is Barbie branded and no Mattel parts were used. She's just a rainy day craft.
A side view:
I need to work on her arms and legs...
My girl was now ready to be dressed.
(This is my favorite pic of the whole project, I think it shows the proportions best.)
(This is my favorite pic of the whole project, I think it shows the proportions best.)
So there you have it folks, my first attempt.
Far from perfect, but at least I tried😉
While I'm pleased Mattel has begun offering more body types and looks,
I hope they keep expanding for even more real world inclusion.
While I'm pleased Mattel has begun offering more body types and looks,
I hope they keep expanding for even more real world inclusion.
~Make something just for fun and have a happy day!
Kudos for trying. I think the issues with all the dolls, is ...we humans come in so many shapes and sizes. I haven't seen any dolls with thicker arms (my personal issues) or even ages. Unless it was a OOAK specialty doll. Whether Mattel will survive, putting so much energy and time into all the different types they are making ==we will see. There have been a couple of independent doll lines that have done a really different take on fashion dolls, thicker, jollier and/or older and they have not survived. Since Barbie collectors(not players) are so old, I would think they would embrace and older looking Barbie.
ReplyDeleteYep, I was asking for a lot... Oh well, this was a fun project for a rainy afternoon! Have a nice week Sandi:@)
DeleteHi Linda, the KickStarter said they ended it in June 2019. I didn't even see it until a few weeks ago. Thanks for stopping by!
ReplyDeletePS-Just wanted to offer another idea for a pregnant Barbie:
http://www.diybarbieblog.com/2020/03/baby-bump-for-barbie-from-plastic.html