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Ideal, via the Betsy Wetsy doll, was also one of the first doll manufacturers to produce an African American version of a popular doll. [32] In 2003, the Toy Industry Association named Betsy Wetsy to its Century of Toys List, a compilation commemorating the 100 most memorable and most creative toys of the 20th century.
In December 2002, the Barbie Happy Family line included Alan, his pregnant wife Midge, and their son Ryan. Alan was sold with Ryan and a stroller. The line included white and African-American versions of the dolls. Barbie.com said that the pregnant Midge doll was "a wonderful prop for parents to use with their children to role-play family ...
Tammy was produced in three versions: the first with straight legs, the second released in 1964 with bendable legs, and the final version released in 1965 was an older-looking doll titled "Grown Up Tammy". This doll was also released in an African American version. In 1965, Tammy's popularity waned and she was discontinued in early 1966.
The first African-American doll in the Barbie range is usually regarded as Christie, who made her debut in 1968. [70] [71] Black Barbie was launched in 1980 but still had Caucasian features. In 1990, Mattel created a focus group with African-American children and parents, early childhood specialists, and clinical psychologist, Darlene Powell ...
Christie (1968–2005, 2015): Barbie doll's first African-American friend character, Christie was part of the new group of Talking dolls for 1968. She was later issued as a Twist 'N Turn version. She was later issued as a Twist 'N Turn version.
Matt: An African American boy doll with crew cut hair. Fifi: A girl doll with brown straight hair, wears a floral hat. Lucy,Alice and Toby: Baby dolls from the Babysittin’ Stamper playset. Bellman: A boy doll from the Hollywood star playset with light brown hair. Sunshine Midge: A girl doll with a blonde Dutch cut hairstyle.