Nowadays, most entertainment has gone digital. Kids are more drawn to playing with apps and electronics than physical toys. However, for the 80s and 90s babies, there was nothing more important than your dolls. From Bratz to Barbies, these dolls allowed young girls and boys to venture into new worlds, write their own screenplays and experiment with fashion.
As dolls continued to soar in popularity, more and brands made it to the market, leaving kids with countless choices. If you remember who your favorites were growing up, here’s some insight into what it means now.
Bratz
Bratz were the most iconic dolls of their time. The dolls with a “passion for fashion” were catered to a demographic of divas. If you preferred Bratz dolls, you’re probably still the best dressed to enter any room and alternate your lip combo seasonally. You may also still be throwing temper tantrums in your 30s, and no one can say you don’t look good while doing it.
American Girl
American Girl Dolls were certainly not cheap, so any child who played with one most likely continues to appreciate the finer things. You not only have an eye for luxury and high quality, but also are well-read and can appreciate immersing yourself in new cultures. American Girl Dolls represented all races and their deep histories, so you’re definitely one to recommend a good documentary or foreign excursion.
Barbie
Barbies were for the dreamers. From astronaut to veterinarian, Barbie dolls proved that a girl could be anything she wanted to be. The girls who played with Barbies are most likely to bounce from hobby to hobby, constantly veering through identities and hairstyles. With Ken as Barbie’s natural constant companion, they’re probably hopeless romantics.
Polly Pocket
There’s nothing more adorable than a Polly Pocket. These tiny toys were all the rave in the 90s and 2000s, complete with a world of chewy fashion choices. Polly Pocket fans most likely love pop music, thrifting and sweet treats. You can appreciate the small and adorable things life has to offer, like tiny dogs and fragrant flowers.
Cabbage Patch
The maternal friends who cry in the blink of an eye and usually end up designated drivers are the ones who more than likely played with Cabbage Patch dolls. You can’t help it if you’ve been mothering since childhood. Whether you’re now a mother to a baby or your entire friend group, your sensitivity is your superpower, and it’s why everyone leans on you.
MyScene
A hybrid of Bratz and Barbies, MyScene dolls were not only a major upgrade, but also came equipped with movies and dating drama. MyScene doll lovers are the girls who overachieve and wind down with a glass of merlot. They can’t be bothered with situationships and instead invest their energy into self-love and an expensive vacation.