So you may remember this post about D's first experience with Lego Friends but I have hit a new dilemma. Turns out that despite their obvious sexism in the marketing and design (Legos with boobs? Seriously?) that they do have a sort of positive aspect as well. They are one of the VERY FEW lines of toys that feature minority characters portrayed equally to the majority ones as well. A quick check of the Disney aisle (or the general doll aisle) will show you what I mean. Or check out this story.
And there are a few kits that show the characters in a "non traditional" (although still pink and pastel) world.
(again- far more then you find in many other lines of "girl" toys)- like the vet clinic, the 4x4 and the invention/robotics workshop.
I especially hope Lego gets the hint and adds more kits like the Invention/robotics workshop
So yeah- they are still a hot mess of sexism and stereotypes but for a parent trying to find characters to match their brown children they are some of the better offerings out there.
So you see my dilemma......
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