The former good toe shoes favourite of young girls has a freshly minted new look – tattoos. The newest barbie doll released by Mattel will be clad with tattoos from head to toe. Causing much uprise among parents who's girls look up to the wholesome Barbie. Doll collectors are also outraged by the recent makeover, denouncing against the risqué doll. Young girls who play with Barbie are far too young to be taught about tattoos or encouraged to use them, they are easily susceptible to such advertisements by their favourite playmate.
"She's called "Totally Stylin Tattoos Barbie" and will hit shelves ready for spring. She comes with a set of tattoo stickers which can be put anywhere on the doll. Some people say this is not appropriate for young children."I think it's attracting kids too young that want to expose parts of body to show off tattoos" says Jenn Alcayaga. Beth Kirkpatrick says "I guess I'm old school. That would not fly. I would not buy that for my granddaughters."
