Bald Barbie. what a great idea!

@bunnybon7 (50973)

Holiday, Florida

January 12, 2012 11:59am CST

I was watching the buzz when i got up this morning. Its a show about whats in the news and they was discussing a campaign on facebook for Mattel to create a Bald Barbie for girls having issues with loosing their hair over cancer, etc. I did a search on here and didnt see it mentioned on mylot, so hopefully its not a do over.

But isnt this a wonderful idea? I did find a link and next i plan on going to my FB and looking it up. heres what ive found. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/11/bald-barbie-movement-mattel-cancer_n_1197469.html what do you think? I love the idea.

i even kind of want one. lol

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@MaryLynn321 (2680)

• United States

12 Jan 12

I saw this on facebook too and shared it with all of my friends and family. I think it would be a great idea. It definitely could be used as a learning tool for anyone dealing with cancer or for anyone that knows of someone dealing with it. Since Barbie is such a big part of a girls life now a days, I think it would be great.

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@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

14 Jan 12

and the thing is, cancer is becoming a part of everyones life. i bet there is no one that has not been affected in this world today. when i was a child, you only heard of it now and then. now most everyone has had someone its attacked, either family or friends.

its our plague of the century i think.

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@MaryLynn321 (2680)

• United States

15 Jan 12

It is definitely one of the plagues of this century for sure. Cancer is so widespread. I can't believe that they haven't found a cure yet, or have they? I have lost many family members to Cancer.

@soulist (2985)

• United States

12 Jan 12

I think it is a great idea and something Mattel should do. But there was something saying they will take the consideration, but don't take ideas from outside sources.I really hope they go through with the design and use it to help little girls everywhere. If girls had that they would learn you can be beautiful no matter what.

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@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

14 Jan 12

you just wonder whats wrong with Mattel. cant they see they would be concidered the best toy company ever in the world, now and always? it would be historical.

@cher913 (25782)

• Canada

12 Jan 12

it was mentioned a few days ago but i think its such a good idea. it would be good for little girls to think that Barbie went through the same thing.

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@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

14 Jan 12

yes and still goes places, is loved, and enjoys life. may give ones hope whos mothers are going through it, etc.

@palonghorn (5479)

• United States

12 Jan 12

I first saw this Barbie on a link a friend had shared on facebook. I think it is a fantastic idea, why shouldn't they? After all there is a 'doctor' barbie, and other themed Barbies. I saw a post yesterday, on facebook, I believe it was under Wavy10's page, asking if they did come out with one, would you buy it? My answer, yes, even if it was just to give to a child that needed it.

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@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

14 Jan 12

when i saw her it made me want to collect them again! i would buy one for my grand baby and several other little girls. i think she is just darling

@daeckardt (6237)

• United States

12 Jan 12

I have never been into Barbies myself, but I think it is a great idea to show kids that bald can be beautiful. Like the one lady said though, it would be nice if the company would contribute at least part of the earnings from making and selling these dolls toward cancer research. Thanks for sharing this. And I'm glad I didn't wait until I got to this in my emails before responding! Have a great weekend!!!

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@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

14 Jan 12

I know! isnt she beautiful? just made me want to go buy one for me and one for grand baby girl.

yes, my friend Deb just comes up with brilliant ideas all the time it seems

• Philippines

12 Jan 12

why not? It would be a good idea. It would also increase awareness and be part of the campaign against cancer. It is also a good reminder to us all that beauty comes in different form--not because someone is bald or unusual, it doesn't mean she isn't beautiful.

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@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

14 Jan 12

yes she just looks so beautiful. i thought id like having one.

@GardenGerty (157735)

• United States

13 Jan 12

It sure sounds a lot better than some of the things that they have had Barbie do or be. I like the thought. It is more realistic. There are dolls that you can get that have various handicaps or differences, and this would fit right in.

@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

14 Jan 12

absolutely. it would probably be a biggest seller of all time. shes done nearly everything else under the sun.

@zandi458 (28102)

• Malaysia

13 Jan 12

Barbie has been around for so long and she must be aging by now so that explains why she is going bald.

Someone should create another iconic playmate for the new age children so barbie can be pensioned off.

@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

14 Jan 12

thats what i say. if Mattel is such a snot about it, someone else should create a new doll to go with the times like this. a cancer doll would be very popular concidering this plague is upon us for who knows how bad its going to get.

@celticeagle (159710)

• Boise, Idaho

15 Jan 12

I think this is a great idea and wonder why no company has thought of this before. I put the article on my Facebook wall. I can think of a lot of pink outfits that she would look lovely in too. Making people aware of such things at my end. FB is good for that.

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@celticeagle (159710)

• Boise, Idaho

16 Jan 12

What's your name so i can put you on my friends list?

@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

17 Jan 12

sent you a pm

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@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

16 Jan 12

yes these 2 girls/ladies started a FB page about it. i linked on my page several times. strange though no one has commented yet?

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@JenInTN (27514)

• United States

13 Jan 12

I think it's a great idea. Barbie certainly has a huge influence on little girls and it might make young cancer victims have a higher self esteem if they have a doll that looks like them...at least the hair part. I am not a huge fan of barbie now, but I think it is a great idea to create a special doll for little girls that they can relate to!

@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

14 Jan 12

yes, for ones going through it and with family going through it. it would be such a help for all.

@marguicha (216097)

• Chile

14 Jan 12

I think it´s a great idea. And moms can teach their children to make some hats and scarves for the barbies, not only for vanity´s sake (although that also counts) but because we hairless beauties get our scalps a bit cold in Winter

. That would be part of learning what it means. As Debbie said, mattel should donate some of the money of the profits for cancer research.

@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

14 Jan 12

absolutely. isnt that Deb brilliant? i think if Mattel dont do it someone should jump on it and become even more important then Barbie. i wonder why the gals that started the idea on FB dont just start a company them selves?

@marguicha (216097)

• Chile

16 Jan 12

We would have to raise some funds to go against Mattel and have a chance.

. Still, I think Barbie is a little bit old, so it is high time that she has some illness problems as we do.

Chemo is a good way to begin.

@dorannmwin (36392)

• United States

17 Jan 12

I think that it is a wonderful idea and something that really does need to be done because there are a lot of young girls that are going through cancer treatments and something like this would give them more confidence. When we were children, one of my cousin's had a Wilm's tumor and I remember that for a long time she didn't have any hair. Her parents didn't buy her wigs either and she was so insecure as a child. Little girls that have cancer definitely need to have a positive role model.

@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

17 Jan 12

yes and boys and everyone. this would be the best thing a toy company ever done

@bounce58 (17387)

• Canada

12 Jan 12

Oh yeah! I think that most children learn from their toys. Why should this be any different? There's a lesson to be learned when a kid gets a bald barbie. Maybe a greater sense of understanding for the people going through the sickness. And maybe even the drive to find a cure!

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@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

14 Jan 12

and it may help them to see there is beauty in all looks. yes my friend on down in these posts had the best idea. Mattel should put some of the profit toward cancer cure.

@enelym001 (8322)

• Philippines

13 Jan 12

I've seen this on the news last night. I found this idea really great for women and young girls going through chemotherapy or suffering from hair loss conditions. Creating a bald barbie will help them boost their confidence despite being bald. Barbie can be a role model for them showing that bald women are still beautiful!

@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

14 Jan 12

not only that but theres also little girls with mothers , sisters, grandmas, etc. going through it. when i had it first time, there was a lady that had to bring her 9yr old with her to the treatment center. the lady wore a wig and her little girl sat in the waiting area playing with her dolls. she looked so sad.

@sparkofinsanity (20471)

• Regina, Saskatchewan

12 Jan 12

Would she only have one boob too? LOL (sorry, couldn't resist!) It's a great idea. Thanks for the link........

@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

14 Jan 12

funny you should say that. i lost one of mine in Sept. and because ive known so many that have, its been so much easier to accept it.

so see how good this could be for kids every where? its revolutionary.

@Hatley (163781)

• Garden Grove, California

12 Jan 12

hi bunnybon I think its a really wonderful idea and if they will donate a lot of their profit to St Judes that will even be better too. a bald pretty doll will teach little girls that bald is not ugly and that getting well is the big thing as there are hats, and scarves and pretty wigs that little girls can use to make themselves feel less an odd ball among their peers. Losing ones hair is really upsetting to a female of any age specially to little girls.

@ANTIQUELADY (36440)

• United States

13 Jan 12

I think it is a great idea & would be a very thouightful thing for mattel to do that.

@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

14 Jan 12

yes. i cant see why they dont do it. they would go down in history as the greatest toy company ever.

@catdla1 (6005)

• United States

12 Jan 12

I do think it's a good idea, but I wouldn't stop with bald Barbie. Why not have a bald Ken, too? Men get cancer as well, in fact 3 very good male friends are so afflicted. Worldwide there are millions of mothers, sisters, daughters and fathers, brothers, sons battling this horrible disease. It would be especially great if the profits from the sales of this Barbie/Ken edition went to cancer research. Wouldn't it?

@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

14 Jan 12

yes, you are brilliant girl. it would be the best thing a toy company ever did. they would go down in history as the best.

wonder why they cant see that? if i had a toy company id jump on it. in fact a doll like that might outshine a Barbie image! and take over the popularity.

@bjc66bjc (6730)

• United States

13 Jan 12

Hi bunnybon, I have been that bald barbie, so I certainly don't want one...but I really think its awareness is truth and for a great cause...... Being bald is not even the issue when you are dealing with the cancer and the treatment...Because your hair does grow back.... I hope all women get their mammograms on a regular...It does save lives.....Thank you God for sparing my life and keeping me here.....