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Will Mattel Hear the Cry and Answer the Call of the Bald Barbie?
What are the chances a mass-produced Bald Barbie could become a reality?
A Facebook fan page did wonders for Betty White. Could a Bald Barbie Facebook page make a difference in a life, too? How about thousands of lives?
In 2011, a 4-year-old girl stricken with cancer received a very special Barbie from Mattel — a bald Barbie who also lost her hair during chemotherapy.
If a growing movement of people have their way (90,000 and counting on Facebook), more children suffering from cancer, or those who have loved ones suffering from the disease, can get the same kind of Barbie.
What’s not to “like” about that?
We would like to see a Beautiful and Bald Barbie made to help young girls who suffer from hair loss due to cancer treatments, Alopecia or Trichotillomania. Also, for young girls who are having trouble coping with their mother’s hair loss from chemo. Many children have some difficulty accepting their mother, sister, aunt, grandparent or friend going from a long haired to a bald.
Accessories such… as scarves and hats could be included. This would be a great coping mechanism for young girls dealing with hair loss themselves or a loved one. We would love to see a portion of proceeds go to childhood cancer research and treatment. Let’s get Mattell’s attention!
Can you think of a single reason why Mattel wouldn’t want to mass-produce a Bald Barbie?
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sandra tyson commented on Jan 13 12 at 1:06 pmI am all for it. Mattel lets do it.
bunnytwenty commented on Jan 13 12 at 1:53 pmWigs! She should come with wigs!!!!! this is such a cool idea.
Whatevs commented on Jan 14 12 at 1:58 amThis wouldn’t be the first time Barbie has been offered with wigs – there was a Barbie in the 1963 Barbie Fashion Queen with wigs (and you can even buy a reproduction now). The only difference is that this Barbie had molded hair underneath the wigs. It would be pretty darn easy to make a Barbie with a bald head and include wigs.
Janelle Lawyer commented on Jan 14 12 at 5:34 pmSuch a great thing they r doing! Im proud of them for it
Dawn commented on Jan 14 12 at 5:39 pmI think they should do it!!!
jess commented on Jan 14 12 at 5:45 pmeven my 6 n 7 yr old girls r rooting for mattel to make these barbies. they said they want to buy one when they come out. n they want to buy one for the lil girl who has cancer. id love to buy some n donate to the childerns hospital.. plz mattel make these!!1
Becky Morrow commented on Jan 14 12 at 6:00 pmI used to have the Barbie that came with wigs! That was about 1964. If Mattel doesn’t take outside ideas, maybe they could look back into their past and realize that it WAS their OWN idea!
mamakat commented on Jan 14 12 at 6:11 pmthese dolls have wigs
https://www.facebook.com/LivFashionDolls?sk=app_4949752878
Norma commented on Jan 14 12 at 6:43 pmThey definitely need this. And I bet it will quickly become a collector doll too! I know I will gladly buy one, especially if part of the proceeds go to a Children’s hospital or research
Elizabeth commented on Jan 14 12 at 9:16 pmIn addition to its obvious benefits, this also sounds just plain fun – what girl doesn’t want the option to choose a bunch of different hairstyles for a doll, regardless of the reason?
Lynn commented on Jan 14 12 at 9:34 pmMattel needs to mass produce a Barbie doll or Barbie friend that has hair loss associated with cancer to help make it easier for children to open communication to vent their questions & feelings about hair loss from chemotherapy. Donating a portion of the profits toward cancer research would promote a higher interest in purchasing this doll & raise awareness. I would support this product & encourage others to do the same.
Teresa commented on Jan 15 12 at 12:38 amYES, They need to make and sell this doll it stands for the strength that the CHILDREN,WOMEN have to face the illness, and to give HOPE to them. PLEASE make this doll for those little people that would look up to Barbie.
Vanessa aka mamascribble.com commented on Jan 16 12 at 1:05 pmYou got my vote! Yes!
marsha kirby commented on Jan 16 12 at 1:14 pmI think this is a great idea!
Megan Folland commented on Jan 16 12 at 1:46 pmI’m all for it!! Heck, when I was growing up, after watching my mom cut my dad’s hair a few times and sneaking the scissors, all my barbies were bald! (: I’ve been reppin’ for awhile now.
Rose commented on Jan 16 12 at 1:47 pmThis would be so great, Should make one for the boys also, with detachable wigs aas the children go into remission. These dolls should be donated to the hospitals also. Children have a way of healing more quickly if they have a (buddy) to through it with, These dolls could be the answer for them.
Heather Brown commented on Jan 16 12 at 2:59 pmI think it would be a great idea. It would make it easier to children to understand what the grown-ups in their lives are going through. It also would make it a bit easier for the children experiencing this themselves. If Mattel produces this doll, in my opinion 100% of the revenue should be put into cancer research, treatment and children’s hospitals.
Richelle commented on Jan 16 12 at 3:47 pmI love this idea! Waaayy better than making a Kardashian barbie!
Linda, t.o.o. commented on Jan 16 12 at 6:53 pmAnyone can have a bald Barbie though. I had several as a child. I’m just sayin’.
Julie commented on Jan 17 12 at 4:08 amIt’s really great idea. Bald Ken, bald trolls and bald kitten toys would be nice too!
Diane commented on Jan 17 12 at 9:25 pmGreat idea, wish it had been around 3 years ago when my daughter was diagnosed. No pink ribbon though please.
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