@grandmagetsreal: #flashbackfriday Did you have a pregnant Midge doll? In 2002, Mattel introduced a pregnant version of the Barbie doll called “Happy Family Midge.” Midge was Barbie’s friend, and this doll set featured a pregnant Midge doll with a removable belly that contained a curled-up baby inside. Key features of the Happy Family Midge doll: 1. Midge had a protruding, pregnant belly that could be detached to reveal a baby inside. 2. The set also included a husband named Alan and a son named Ryan. 3. Midge’s pregnancy was a significant departure from the traditional Barbie doll line. Controversy: The doll caused some controversy upon its release. Some people argued that the doll was inappropriate for children, while others criticized the lack of a wedding ring on Midge’s finger, implying that she was an unwed mother. As a result, Walmart pulled the dolls from their shelves, citing customer complaints, repackaged it and re-released the doll. Despite the controversy, the Happy Family Midge doll was a unique addition to the Barbie collection, addressing a real-life situation that had not been previously represented in the doll line. The doll is now considered a collectible item among Barbie enthusiasts.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ #barbiecollector #barbiecollection #vintagebarbie #barbiedoll #pregnantmidge #happyfamilydoll #MiniatureWorld

Grandma Gets Real

Open In TikTok:

Region: US

Friday 10 January 2025 12:49:05 GMT