Mattel, Inc announced its new Creatable World product line today, aiming to offer inclusive dolls that allow for hours of personalized fun. The Creatable World customizable doll kits encourage endless combinations and feature a gender-neutral doll along with various outfit and accessory options.
Targeting consumers 6 and older, the customizable doll kits also allow kids to experiment with long or short hair looks and encourage creative play that is free from boundaries. "Toys are a reflection of culture and as the world continues to celebrate the positive impact of inclusivity, we felt it was time to create a doll line free of labels," said Kim Culmone, Senior Vice President of Mattel Fashion Doll Design.
Addressing children's growing desire from gender-neutral toys, Mattel Inc encourages inclusive play and brought its idea to life with the help of various experts including psychologists, parents and children. The Creatable World collection features six kits to choose from and promotes diversity with dolls of different ethnicities and personal styles. Each doll kit will be priced at $39.99 and can be purchased at Mastermid, at select major retailers and online.
Customizable Gender Neutral Dolls
Mattel's Creatable World Kits Allow for Hours of Customization
Trend Themes
1. Inclusive Toy Designs - There is a trend towards creating toys that are free from gender or other labels to offer inclusive play experiences.
2. Customizable Dolls - The trend towards customizable dolls continues to grow as companies realize the potential for allowing children to create dolls that represent themselves and their preferences.
3. Diversity & Representation - The trend towards promoting diversity and representation is reflected in the available options for dolls of different ethnicities and personal styles.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - There is a huge potential for innovation in the toy industry in terms of creating customizable and inclusive toys that represent a wide range of children.
2. Retail Industry - The retail industry has an opportunity to respond to the demand for inclusive and customizable toys and offer these products in their stores and online.
3. Education Industry - There is potential for these dolls to be used in educational settings to encourage creative and inclusive play and teach children about diversity and representation.