Simone Legno has created the tokidoki Barbie Doll, which is the first ever tattooed Barbie doll, surely to the outrage of many conservative parents around the world. The doll wears leopard-print leggings and a skull and crossbones sweater (okay, the skull is replaced with a heart, but nonetheless), and has tattoos visibly covering her chest, poking out from underneath her shirt.
"Tokidoki Barbie doll is always ready for cutting-edge fashion!" says the description on the website. "This funky fashionista features trendy tattoos and a pink bob. With cactus friend, Bastardino, by her side, she’s ready for fun in fashion-forward form!"
The tokidoki Barbie Doll is essentially harmless and actually quite cute, but it will more than likely stir up some commotion and objections in conservative parents everywhere.
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