BarbieIda B Wells Inspiring Women Doll

Ida B Wells Barbie

I love the idea of historical dolls!!!

Ida B Wells Barbie Doll

it is a mattel product...an lives up to it's name

Love it

She’s beautiful! The way she’s standing and the color of her skin and the boots just remind me of those times

i love then idea

where was this doll all these years

Love the collection doll.

Trendy baby hair detracts from historical figure

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the latest in Mattel's Inspiring Women Line. I liked the choice of Ida B Wells, who is a very inspiring women of historical greatness. Her clothing was quite appropriate, with a high-necked black gown and white lace collar that was typical of the late Victorian era. The box interior picture and newspaper detail are very appealing for collectors. The one thing I disliked about the doll, and it was enough to make me not like it, was the inclusion of drawn-on "baby hair." Baby hair is a modern trend that is popular in the Black community. I usually like it when Mattel gives their dolls of color baby hairs. But it's not appropriate for Ida B Wells, because it is ahistorical. I also disliked the placement of shadows on her face, which were drawn on to replicate the lighting in the photograph. They did not look very life-like. I hope the next historical woman of color in the Inspiring Women line will have historically accurate hair, and be drawn with the features of a living person, rather than a photograph. This would be a nice gift for an older child who is interested in history. Especially Black history. Or even an adult!

Bringing learning and play together

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a homeschooling mom, I love finding ways to incorporate learning into play, and this Barbie does just that! This doll is a beautiful representation of Ida B. Wells and her historical attire, and I can’t wait to take my daughter to the library to learn more about her story.

More of a Display Than Play

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Much to my surprise, my 4 year old daughter wanted very little to do with the Ida B. Wells doll. She loves playing with dolls and I was excited for her to have an "inspirational" doll to add to her collection. She only played with Ida B. Wells once and seemed rather frustrated with the podium as well as the paper that came in Ida's hands. I have to note that while the doll itself is very flexible, the long dress does little for showing that. The doll will be on display more than it will be used for play.