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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1976

Page

7

Ingenious dolls aim to captivate little girls this Christmas

New York AP reports on Tuesday as Ideal Toy Company develops Tuesday a 14 inch fashion doll with a larger figure and calf muscle to outshine Barbie. The Wake Up Thumbelina by Lionel Weintraub showcases natural movements inspired by a grandchild.

New York Taylor Midwest New York City Tuesday Erik Ideal Toy Company J. Arthur Albert Ideal Albert Barbie Research and Development Department News York Company Lionel Weintraub Weintraub Litte Thumbelina Ideal Toy Co America Orient Tuesday Taylor Pat Young Miami Beach Jook-Alike Dalt Belina

Kenner’s Baby Alive world of dolls and a bold new idea

The article details Kenner’s doll strategy and the creator George Giordano guiding Baby Alive and other concepts. It notes early skepticism, market tests in Cincinnati, and consumer reactions from parents over 40. It covers the industry’s research scale, the role of television promos, and the emphasis on universal appeal across cities.

Mothers of America George Giordano Cincinnati Kenner Giordano Joel Rubenstein Matte California Dallas Boston San Francisco Chicago Rubenstein Charlie Europe

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