But they don't have fingers!
posted by thirteenkiller at 6:24 PM on December 13, 2006

Doll sets come complete with underwear, clothes and shoes. Ethnic doll sets may not have shoes.
Huh?
posted by kaemaril at 6:40 PM on December 13, 2006

I saw the picture of the "birth doll" before reading the explanation for it. I really had no idea what I was looking at.

*shudder*
posted by brundlefly at 6:47 PM on December 13, 2006

You are such a racist bastard, Mr. Hat
posted by carsonb at 6:53 PM on December 13, 2006

LOL, I wasn't sure what kind of mischief would come up with this post, "anatomically correct" but no fingers is funny. They don't have ears, toes or belly buttons either. Thanks thirteenkiller for the chuckle. It doesn't feel right that the ethnic dolls have no shoes. Anatomically and politically incorrect. The fact is I like these dolls, think they're beautifully made and that they'd be great for kids. They're not cheap though. An "anatomically correct" pair of grandparents is $129.00.
posted by nickyskye at 6:58 PM on December 13, 2006

My mom was a therapist when I was a kid.

There were catalogs just for therapists that sold all sorts of shit like this.

It was REALLY creepy.

The last one I saw had a lot of clip art that should not have been produced.
posted by k8t at 8:04 PM on December 13, 2006

Show me on the doll where Metafilter creeped you the fuck out.
posted by emelenjr at 8:45 PM on December 13, 2006 [5 favorites]

Think anatomically incorrect children make them in a sweatshop?
posted by luckypozzo at 10:21 PM on December 13, 2006

I'd like to order a anatomically correct ethnic doll giving birth.It's, err, for a friend.
posted by NewBornHippy at 11:08 PM on December 13, 2006

The Caucasian Father doll is listed as being "Big enough for your child to handle, hug, dress and undress." Gives more meaning than is needed to Who's your daddy?
posted by ancientgower at 5:25 AM on December 14, 2006

This isn't new at all - they've had these as long as I've been alive, at least. I'm a bit baffled at this post.
posted by agregoli at 7:54 AM on December 14, 2006

'Tis not new to thee, to misquote Bill Shakespeare. I have been amused by the post and Mefi-reactions. They have lightened my weary load.
posted by ancientgower at 8:49 AM on December 14, 2006

Also, uhh...Lorem Ipsum?
posted by jckll at 8:56 AM on December 14, 2006

Anatomically correct Grandmother doll. A 16"-tall adorable grandma cloth doll.

And, ...No. Grandma is not pregnant!

Thank God for small favors.
posted by piratebowling at 9:26 AM on December 14, 2006

"On the other hand, we denounce with righteous indignation and dislike men who are so beguiled and demoralized by the charms of pleasure of the moment, so blinded by desire, that they cannot foresee the pain and trouble that are bound to ensue... The wise man... rejects pleasures to secure other greater pleasures, or else he endures pains to avoid worse pains."

cklennon, I can certainly think of worse advice...
posted by Squid Voltaire at 10:12 AM on December 14, 2006

I absolutely think that anatomically correct dolls are appropriate toys, but there have got to be less creepy ones than these. These are just kinda oooky!
posted by dejah420 at 5:31 PM on December 14, 2006