Not all dolls are equal. The One World Doll Project makes this fact very clear with their Prettie Girls and Tween Scene lines. They are for ages 3 and up, and with their stylish but not over the top garb, they are perfect for elementary school girls. The retail price, $24.95 to $29.95, won’t put caregivers out in this day and age where some dolls are easily over $100 after you purchase their first outfit.
While price and style are important, brand values are something kids and parents alike are looking at today. “Prettie,” in this multi-ethnic line, stands for “Positive Respectful Enthusiastic Talented Truthful Inspiring Excellent.” Words that have power and meaning to all people, but especially to young girls, who are now being taught that they have limitless possibilities.
The dolls from the Tween Scene set come with additional outfits and accessories. Each has glorious tresses for terrific hair play. The detailed clothing makes each doll look chic and well made. The fact they are poseable is a real plus.
In 2011, the One World Doll Project was established by Trent T. Daniel, who saw the lack of diversity in the market and wanted to make a difference, and former Mattel designer Stacey McBride-Irby. McBride-Irby had worked on such projects as So In Style, the first African-American dolls by Mattel, which looked at contemporary women of diversity. Together, these powerhouses brought together positive play patterns, delight in diversity, feminism and the fun of having your own style in a line of dolls for every child.
Today, the One World Doll Project has joined with the Tonner Doll Company of New York. Their products can be found from sellers from Walmart to Amazon. To learn more about the company and these delightful dolls, please go to oneworlddolls.com.