Rosie_0801 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 So there's a bit of a story. My aunt (Mum's sister) never had a daughter, so she's dug out the box of Barbie clothes my mum and grandmother (Dad's mum) made for her, and is getting a new Barbie for my dd for Christmas. Dh isn't impressed with Barbies, but when I explained the story he got a bit sentimental. My brother isn't impressed with Barbies either, but decided it would be ok if he bought a hijab "Barbie" for her to be friends with. I suppose she would need a friend, huh? Don't barbies have to play a lot of tennis or something? Can't do that alone, can you? (Can you tell I was never into Barbies? :lol:) Anyhow, I was doing a search, because I'd only seen the ones on the NoorArt site, the Razanne brand, and some of the Fulla brand. Where do these dolls look like they are from, anyway? Or are they meant to be generic Muslim, not that I know how you could make generic Muslim. I know they aren't Indonesian because they made the Arrosa brand :) Anyway, today I found a teacher doll! Scroll down a bit and it's on the left. They look like homeschoolers! :lol: Ok, that made my morning happy and I felt like sharing :) Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I got a bit of a kick from one of the testimonials - "When playtime is over,Razanne is neatly dressed and put back on the shelf in her place of honor." Umm. What is she doing during playtime that she's undressed?! (And yes, I know that half the fun is putting different outfits on them. . .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 That's it, we're painting the school room pink and green. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I'm tempted to buy one for my daughter, even though we aren't Muslim. The school set is adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I got a bit of a kick from one of the testimonials - "When playtime is over,Razanne is neatly dressed and put back on the shelf in her place of honor." Umm. What is she doing during playtime that she's undressed?! (And yes, I know that half the fun is putting different outfits on them. . .) Well, I don't know about Razanne, but Barbie was always kind of a tramp... hanging around in that camper with Ken at all hours! ;) Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalphs Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I got a bit of a kick from one of the testimonials - "When playtime is over,Razanne is neatly dressed and put back on the shelf in her place of honor." Umm. What is she doing during playtime that she's undressed?! (And yes, I know that half the fun is putting different outfits on them. . .) :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 (edited) I got a bit of a kick from one of the testimonials - "When playtime is over,Razanne is neatly dressed and put back on the shelf in her place of honor." Umm. What is she doing during playtime that she's undressed?! (And yes, I know that half the fun is putting different outfits on them. . .) Perhaps they mean she ought to be changed from her house dress to her public garb to sit on shelves? Not that it is any of our business what she does in the privacy of her own home! (So it's not common for homeschoolers' school rooms to be green and pink then? :lol:) And shame on you Catwoman, for slandering Razanne's character! That brand doesn't appear to have a man doll, or a campervan, for that matter! I'm glad you are not commenting on the Fulla doll. As far as I can tell, she homeschools her kids and works part time as a dentist. That's all quite respectable. I can't wait to see if my brother actually buys one of these :) :) Rosie Edited December 2, 2010 by Rosie_0801 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I love those Indonesian ones, their outfits are beautiful! Yanno the best thing about Muslim barbies, their hair is covered, so it can't get all mussed and manky. Barbies hair goes yuck pretty quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Those dolls are SO CUTE!! I would have loved those when I was little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 And shame on you Catwoman, for slandering Razanne's character! That brand doesn't appear to have a man doll, or a campervan, for that matter! I'm glad you are not commenting on the Fulla doll. As far as I can tell, she homeschools her kids and works part time as a dentist. That's all quite respectable. :D:D:D Come on now, I didn't case any aspersions on Razanne; I just wondered if she was anything like Barbie... ;) It's nice to hear that the Fulla doll has such a fulfilling life. Barbie could learn a lesson or two from her! :D Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I got a bit of a kick from one of the testimonials - "When playtime is over,Razanne is neatly dressed and put back on the shelf in her place of honor." Umm. What is she doing during playtime that she's undressed?! (And yes, I know that half the fun is putting different outfits on them. . .) Well, I don't know about everyone else's house but at my Barbies were only dressed for playtime. The rest of the time they were nekid and their hair was a mess, like Barbies gone wild. Tramps. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Mom Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Rosie, why is your brother looking at getting a Muslim barbie? Did he convert?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Well, I don't know about everyone else's house but at my Barbies were only dressed for playtime. The rest of the time they were nekid and their hair was a mess, like Barbies gone wild. Tramps. :tongue_smilie: I always say that's how you know you're in a house with little girls - there are nekkid ratty-haired dolls all over! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted December 3, 2010 Author Share Posted December 3, 2010 Rosie, why is your brother looking at getting a Muslim barbie? Did he convert?? No. He's a Muslim sympathiser, but not a Muslim. As far as I can tell, (he's a bit of an eccentric :)) he likes the religion, but isn't actually the the type to commit to a religion. He's a bit of a free-spirit/ activist/ anti-apathy/ pro-equal rights for all and sundry type with an addiction to freedom so strongly defined systems of belief with strongly defined systems of behaviour make him feel confined rather than supported. Unless he's made up the system for himself; as I said, he's not the apathetic type. Hmm. I don't know if that really gets the picture across, but it's the best I can do. He's a funny lad. :) As for the Barbie, he's probably thinking that a Muslim barbie will combat the blonde, American, cultural imperialism of Barbie or something. :lol: Anyway, we have far more Muslims around here that we have Americans, blonde or otherwise. :tongue_smilie: Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Mom Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Hahhaa, Rosie! Your brother sounds like a nice person. I didn't know we Muslims were taking over your hood, but hey, we all want to be your neighbours....!!!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I got a bit of a kick from one of the testimonials - "When playtime is over,Razanne is neatly dressed and put back on the shelf in her place of honor." Umm. What is she doing during playtime that she's undressed?! (And yes, I know that half the fun is putting different outfits on them. . .) I don't think there is a Barbie in this house that has clothes on. Ever since dd's first all Barbies are immediately made naked and ready for the bath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 That's it, we're painting the school room pink and green. :lol: Stumbled on this thread.. I have a black kaftan that I like to wear while teaching in my green (and red) classroom! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Nope. No denim jumpers anywhere. These are more like the hsers I know:http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2493/4227815614_0a5c4285a8.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.flickr.com/photos/my_lovely_pullip/4227815614/&usg=__xrdvMInYis0AwdrmLtBvIVsJNMY=&h=500&w=334&sz=132&hl=en&start=44&zoom=1&tbnid=fqRnifBSh0hvNM:&tbnh=143&tbnw=93&ei=d9EwTaPmEIHqgAf5t7WJCw&prev=/images%3Fq%3DHippie%2BBarbies%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DG%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D596%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C1178&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=1056&vpy=147&dur=1252&hovh=275&hovw=183&tx=140&ty=166&oei=VNEwTfC6D4jqgQfdvM2tCw&esq=3&page=3&ndsp=26&ved=1t:429,r:25,s:44&biw=1280&bih=596 Anyway, today I found a teacher doll! Scroll down a bit and it's on the left. They look like homeschoolers! Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) Nope. No denim jumpers anywhere. These are more like the hsers I know:http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2493/4227815614_0a5c4285a8.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.flickr.com/photos/my_lovely_pullip/4227815614/&usg=__xrdvMInYis0AwdrmLtBvIVsJNMY=&h=500&w=334&sz=132&hl=en&start=44&zoom=1&tbnid=fqRnifBSh0hvNM:&tbnh=143&tbnw=93&ei=d9EwTaPmEIHqgAf5t7WJCw&prev=/images%3Fq%3DHippie%2BBarbies%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DG%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D596%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C1178&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=1056&vpy=147&dur=1252&hovh=275&hovw=183&tx=140&ty=166&oei=VNEwTfC6D4jqgQfdvM2tCw&esq=3&page=3&ndsp=26&ved=1t:429,r:25,s:44&biw=1280&bih=596 :lol: I think I'm a cross of the Muslin barbie and the hippie barbie.. I'm sporting the turquoise and braids today. Edited January 14, 2011 by helena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 Nope. No denim jumpers anywhere. These are more like the hsers I know:http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2493/4227815614_0a5c4285a8.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.flickr.com/photos/my_lovely_pullip/4227815614/&usg=__xrdvMInYis0AwdrmLtBvIVsJNMY=&h=500&w=334&sz=132&hl=en&start=44&zoom=1&tbnid=fqRnifBSh0hvNM:&tbnh=143&tbnw=93&ei=d9EwTaPmEIHqgAf5t7WJCw&prev=/images%3Fq%3DHippie%2BBarbies%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DG%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D596%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C1178&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=1056&vpy=147&dur=1252&hovh=275&hovw=183&tx=140&ty=166&oei=VNEwTfC6D4jqgQfdvM2tCw&esq=3&page=3&ndsp=26&ved=1t:429,r:25,s:44&biw=1280&bih=596 :rofl: I bet she has a rainbow painted campervan instead of a pink and green schoolroom. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 :D I am not even kidding. I have a bag like that, in fact. Except it's brown hemp. I'm boycotting cow hide grown by the Imperialists. :rofl: I bet she has a rainbow painted campervan instead of a pink and green schoolroom. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 i had no idea that muslim barbies existed til we moved to abu dhabi. they are everywhere here. even my 7 year old boy was amazed and thought we should buy one for our 2 year old niece!! and they have commercials for them ALL THE TIME here! seema Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Yanno the best thing about Muslim barbies, their hair is covered, so it can't get all mussed and manky. Barbies hair goes yuck pretty quick. Er, no. The scarf doesn't stay on. And it is the cheapest, nastiest hair you can imagine and mats up into a tangly mess, and you can't put it in a high pony tail because (surprise!) there's no hair in the middle, only around the sides. Eventually you'll be glad you have a scarf for her...if you can only find it. I hate all of them. What's wrong with a nice teddy bear that can't get tangly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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