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Barbie? Please. A new doll for kids resembles actual humans. (Bonus: She doesn’t walk on her toes.)

A while back, a guy named Nickolay Lamm created a prototype for a Barbie-like doll, but with real human proportions. He used the CDC’s measurements for the average 19-year-old American woman. We thought it would be pretty cool if toy makers took notice and started creating dolls for our kids that are more realistic. Well,…

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Laura Willard

I asked Nickolay whether his dolls will be diverse. He said that if the crowdfunding is a success, his plan is to extend the line when he can. If you’d like to see his campaign succeed, you can donate to it or purchase a doll. You can also share with the Facebook and Twitter buttons below.

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