Dollcraft

Ken has a new bod! It took me awhile to notice. On the shelf, it's not as dramatic a difference as Barbie's new bodies were. But there is more than you'd expect. While Barbie got Curvy, Tall, and Petite (I only reviewed Curvy ), Ken Fashionistas now come in Slim, Original, and Broad. Gentlemen, time to take off your clothes.  At the moment I don't have an old Kens to compare... but does Original Ken look extra trim and built to you? I feel like this one should be called Muscle Ken. Even his biceps are huge!  Slim Ken is quite slim. It gives him sort of an adolescent look, which makes his head seem a bit large? But that is less noticeable when wearing clothes. Broad Ken doesn't look fat at all- this is simply a good example of different body types. (So, sadly, there is no Dadbod Ken. Get a  Drew Carey  doll instead.)  The next big question regards clothing sharing. This was a source of much distress for Barbie designers when they...

Articulated (jointed) dolls are more fun. They walk better, sit better, and are simply interesting and fun to pose. Pocahontus can't get comfortable on the couch. Re-bodying dolls is a way to combine an interesting or attractive head with a body that has better articulation. I found helpful guidelines from "How to Play with Barbies" in the post How We Re-body Dolls . Re-bodying is generally my first step with a new doll, before hair or re-painting. Re-bodying supplies Basic summary: protect doll hair by wrapping with paper towels and a rubber band warm neck joint with hair dryer slowly pull head off pry with tiny screwdriver if necessary Optional first step: cut a slit in the back of reject head to remove easier. I do this with Liv doll heads. I frequently purchase old Liv dolls and articulated Barbie dolls, like old Fashionistas. Posing with my favorite bodies I've been disappointed with most of the athlete Barbies, like gymnasts, because...