The curvy answer to Barbie – Sophia Dolls
Sophia Dolls – www.SophiaDolls.com
I admit it – I loved Barbie. I received my first “Barbie” (a “Skipper” in fact) when I was 6 years old (a gift from my aunt). Devastated when our family dog carried her off for a few weeks, I was delighted when he dragged her dirty, chewed, gnarled plastic body home again. I just washed her off and kept playing.
I quickly graduated to real Barbies (and Kens), and from there every penny of my allowance went to Barbie clothes, the Barbie Dream Home, The Barbie Corvette, and even the Barbie camper (epiphany: I don’t know if Barbie affected my sense of body image, but she clearly set me up to have expensive taste). By the time I was 11 years old, I thought that I was “too old to be playing with dolls” (alas, I hit adolescence just before the action figure movement hit–now, young and old, male and female can play with dolls). I particularly enjoyed dressing my Barbies to the nines and enacting elaborate adventures.
So, I am quite delighted by the prospect of playing with Sophia Dolls (www.SophiaDolls.com), Barbie-style dolls with more realistic body proportions (from sizes 4 to 16) modeled after ancient Greek goddesses. Not only do the dolls represent real female bodies, each doll is connected to an empowering personality type (based on psychology and mythology). Thus, instead of “Cheerleader Barbie” (not that there’s anything wrong with that) you get “Goddess Athena-Teacher of Leadership.” (See the entire collection by clicking here.) The dolls are designed for both children and adults.
To help you choose your doll(s), SophiaDolls.com provides a “Sophia Woman Goddess Quiz” so that you can match your personality to the right goddess. My Goddess Style is Aphrodite – Creative Woman. Among her qualities: Comfortable in her body no matter what her size, shape or color. Right on, Aphrodite! I can imagine that Aphrodite could have far more exciting adventures than Malibu Barbie (though Barbie still has a better wardrobe).
Only 3 dolls in the collection are available currently, but the rest are on the way. They’re not cheap at $99.00 each, but each doll is a limited edition (only 1200 dolls each).
If nothing else, check out the Goddess Quiz. I’d like to hear: What’s your Goddess Style?
6 comments
I’m an Athena/Demeter Mix.
I am drawn to Owls^_^
I’m sure that makes you wise … and feathery!
GO FIGURE!!!!!!
LOVE THIS!!!!!
Goddess Style Artemis – Independent Woman
Free spirit that cannot be tamed
Assertive and a strength of will
Recognizes her primal need to connect with nature
Goddess of the Hunt and also in the spiritual sense hunts down the truth within
Has a fierce exterior but like a mother bear; soft on the inside.
Independent nature that belongs to no one. Complete within herself
Adventuresome and athletic
Has emotional boundaries
Prefers women to men for friends and co-workers
Advocate for women and children in need
Driven by physical energy rather than mental energy or erotic energy
Feels complete without a male partner
Since of self
Seeks her personal goals, can be focused
Attitude, “I can take care of myself”
Can make decisions easily and alone
Does not need male approval
Persists regardless of obstacles
Competent
Lover of the moon
Can live alone; can go on vacation or have dinner alone
Nontraditional
Avoids men who insist on being the center of her life
Celebrity Personification of the Goddess Style Artemis – Gabrielle Reese
Rock on, Independent Woman! This is very much on, and I would say that this is the personality of Authentic Beauty, advocating for women and children, persisting regardless of obstacles, fierce yet maternal.
Here is the complete profile for Aphrodite, Creative Woman:
Goddess Style Aphrodite – Creative Woman
Romantic, sensual, and passionate
Creative and inspiring
Is self-assured, radiant and vulnerable
Enjoys using aromatherapy, incense and aphrodisiacal food and drink pleasure
“I’m so sexy” is one of her favorite sayings
Unconventional and uninhibited
Enthusiastic and fun-loving
When she falls in love her whole identity changes. She sees through different eyes.
She is alive and alert with sensations and emotions
She believes the world to be magic
Being in love feels like a spiritual awakening to her
She focuses on delighting the senses
Her everyday world is an exquisite experience
Life is intoxicating to her
Love inspires her to be creative
Comfortable in her body no matter what her size, shape or color
Uninhibited sexuality
Has a great rapport with opposite sex
Appreciates the arts
Needs variety in work
Loves romantic movies
Often sacrifices her own dreams
Craves multiple relationships
I was researching the same thing when I saw this.. I can not agree more – but I am still going to look for a better source
Leave a Comment