giving the Liv dolls — Daniella, Katie, Sophie and Alexis — backstories based on today’s girl world. There’s something a bit Stepford about them to me though. They kind of pretty much look ...

Perez and Thurman decided to incorporate diversity into the main narrative, not just present ethnic dolls as supporting players. Of the four Liv characters, African-American Alexis is the most ...

Three relatively new doll lines are poised to lead the market this holiday season: Mattel's new Barbie line, the Fashionistas; Moxie Girlz and Liv Dolls. Ann Zimmerman, toy reporter for The Wall ...