Toy Insider and Toy Book Senior Editor James Zahn joined Good Day LA to show off some new toys that are bringing diversity and inclusivity to the doll aisle. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and be sure to check out The Toy Insider’s 2020 Spring & Summer Gift Guide.


HEALTHY ROOTS DOLLS – ZOE

Meet Zoe! Zoe is the first Healthy Roots Doll and she is far from average. Zoe learned to love her hair after she did the big chop with her mom. Together they learned step by step, how to love every single one of her curls. Now she’s here to help other girls learn to love their curls. The Zoe doll’s hair is specially designed with curl power that allows it to be washed and styled in any way you can think of. Kids can use real products and try out countless styles from puffs to box braids! Sized at 18” in height, Zoe is the perfect companion with hair that is bigger than life.

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FABER-CASTELL WORLD COLORS

Representation is important, and Faber-Castell USA believes that every color in the world should be recognized — and drawable. When it comes to color spectrum of many pencils geared toward kids, however, the selection has traditionally been limited. World Colors seeks to change that. Faber-Castell’s new collection was developed in collaboration with make-up artists. World Colors features a set of six skin color pencils that can be blended together so that kids can create any skin tone they desire, making it fun to draw themselves and their friends as realistically as possible.

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CRAYOLA COLORS OF THE WORLD

Gone are the days of finding only “desert sand” or peach skin. The 24 tones of the crayons are named in realistic ways to help kids better identify their own color. Crayola Colors of the World crayons will be available in July in a 24-pack, as well as a 32-pack exclusively at Walmart, which includes four hair colors and four eye colors.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: CRAYOLA
  • MSRP: $2.49

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BARBIE FASHIONISTAS

The long-running doll series receives continual updates. This year the line hit the following statistics: 176 dolls, 9 body types, 35 skin tones, 94 hairstyles. Fashionistas not only represent differing physical attributes, but abilities as well. The line includes dolls in wheelchairs and artificial limbs.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: MATTEL
  • MSRP: $9.99 and up

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DISNEY JUNIOR MIRA, ROYAL DETECTIVE DOLLS

Discover fun adventures with the Mira Royal Detective Dolls, inspired by Disney Junior’s new show, Mira Royal Detective. Standing 10-inches tall, Mira comes dressed in her lovely iconic outfits from the show, including earrings and removable shoes. She comes with her magnifying glass necklace, which kids can use to detect hidden patterns on her clothing. Her long, silky hair features her signature hair barrette. These articulated dolls promote imaginative play, allowing kids to reenact their favorite cases from the show. Mira’s outfits are removable, and her rooted hair is perfect for brushing and styling. Available in two styles: Celebration Doll and Detective Doll.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: JUST PLAY
  • MSRP: $14.99

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PEOPLE BY LEGO EDUCATION

This 44-piece set includes 26 LEGO DUPLO figures, ranging from family members, like children, parents and grandparents, to occupations, such as doctor, police officer, chef and teacher. Accessory elements, like a camera, hairbrush, guitar, suitcase and a wheelchair, encourage children to role-play people-based scenarios and talk about gender, age, relationships and what makes people different.

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  • Ages: 2+
  • Manufacturer: LEGO
  • MSRP: $84.95

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