Generation Girl Dolls (Mattel) TV Commercial - 1999

Описание: Generation Girl Dolls (Mattel) (1999)

Release Dates and Regional Names:
North America: 1999 (primary launch wave)
Europe Australia: Aligned with North American rollout in 1999-2000

Manufacturer: Mattel

Type: Fashion Doll Collection for Tweens
Media: Physical Vinyl Dolls with Cloth Outfits

Description and Design:
Generation Girl was a contemporary teen fashion doll line featuring Barbie and her diverse international friends with modern realistic styling aimed at older girls. Dolls stood approximately 11.5 inches tall with fully poseable bodies rooted hair in various textures and colors and detailed facial screening with makeup. Outfits reflected late 1990s teen trends like cargo pants crop tops platform shoes and accessories emphasizing individuality and school life.

Key Features:
Dolls: Barbie (blonde leader) Tori (Australian brunette surfer) Nichelle (African American dancer) Ana (Hispanic artist) Chelsie (blonde cheerleader) Lara (redhead musician)
Outfits: Removable trendy clothing with layered looks backpacks CD players journals
Accessories: Cell phones headphones sunglasses school lockers dance studio props
Interaction: Mix-and-match fashions poseable for storytelling scenes

Additional Details:
Target Audience: Girls ages 8-12 for fashion and friendship role-play

Historical Context:
Launched in 1999 by Mattel as a more mature alternative to traditional Barbie Generation Girl introduced diverse teen characters with international backgrounds and realistic proportions. The line tied into a book series CD-ROM game and school-themed playsets reflecting late 1990s tween culture. It ran through 2001 before discontinuation bridging classic Barbie with emerging teen doll competitors.

Did You Know?
Each doll represented a different country and hobby for cultural diversity.
The CD-ROM game allowed virtual school adventures with the girls.
Some dolls included working mini CD players with headphones.
A dance studio playset featured spinning floors and mirrors.
The line emphasized empowerment and self-expression through fashion choices.

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