#my barbies

[tboymikenez]

Gramon hand holding

Graham finding Damons hand when he’s anxious because he doesn’t know what else to do besides stand awkwardly or bite his nails

Damon being so normal and nonchalant about it while squeezing his guitarists hand in his so he knows he’s being acknowledged

Gramon hand holding

[madysenpai]

The Pitt - Onion Headlines (1/?) - Oops all Kingdon

(Oops all Kingdon pt.2)

[barbielore]

Today is World Down Syndrome Day, so even though I've previously referenced the two dolls in the Barbie line who are designed with Down Syndrome, I thought I'd bring those up again.

In collaboration with NDSS (National Down Syndrome Society), Mattel have released two dolls in the Fashionistas range who are depicted as having features consistent with Down Syndrome. This includes custom face sculpts to represent some distinctive facial features associated with Down Syndrome.

Apparently the design of the dolls was determined through consultation with NDSS and focus testing; this is how Mattel decided on certain features such as the Black doll wearing glasses, and the blonde doll wearing orthotics. Both dolls are portrayed wearing blue and yellow (colours associated with Down Syndrome) and the blonde doll is wearing a necklace with a triple chevron, representing the duplication of the 21st chromosome.

The reaction to these dolls has been largely positive, from what I have seen; this MamaMia article collects a number of reactions from women with Down Syndrome and mothers of daughters with Down Syndrome being very positive about the design and praising Mattel for allowing girls and women with Down Syndrome to see themselves in Barbie (though it does also note that there should be more racial diversity as well; something that Mattel did seem to take on board for the next release).

I have seen some people be somewhat critical of the fact that the design is very childlike and not particularly fashionable, though I do freely admit that I can't find any current sources for that opinion - I know I did see it in the initial wake of her release. Of course, as a children's toy, being childlike isn't a problem - but Barbie is often an aspirational, adult, fashionable figure, so it would be nice to see some of that reflected in the dolls with disabilities also.

I'm quite attached to these dolls though; in fact, Fashionista 208 is the first Barbie I have bought new in box since I was a child.

I have no idea what to do with her besides what I have been doing so far which is keep her in box. Should I open her up and pose her? Should I wait until I can get a 229 to go with her?

[demondance]

STFU the new ichi the witch chapter AAAAAAAAAAA

[icras]

i dont want a valentine i just valentinoooo song in da club get marc marquez in there i wanna see what happens

[fatfaefemme]

OK I'LL CHILL OUT NOW (lying)

[your-childhood-barbie]

Flying Hero Kira, 1995

(from my personal collection)

[biggayhimbo]

*showing you my toys i play with* and this is my barbie and this is my barbie and this is my barbie and this is my barbie and this is my barbie and they all hold hands. barbies hold hands amen peace and love send tweet.