Parents outraged after discovering male LOL dolls have realistic genitals (2024)

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What is the controversy with the male LOL dolls? ›

dolls, one of the top-selling toys this holiday season, is facing controversy because some parents have been shocked by male character L.O.L. Surprise! dolls being anatomically correct, and the CEO is defending the dolls.

The LOL Surprise! dolls reveal different outfits when dipped in cold water, some include garters, suspenders, and handcuffs. A parenting expert says there is no good to be gained from the dolls. A Brisbane mother's video condemning the dolls has had 7.8 million views in five days.

The acronym L.O.L. stands for “Li'l Outrageous Littles.” Suitable for kids aged 5 years and older, these collectable mini dolls come with various accessories, stickers, and other fun surprises.

Little boys who play with baby dolls are more likely to develop the capacity to care for others. They may also develop their capacity to nurture. Boys who play with baby dolls may one day become awesome fathers.

Isaac Larian, the CEO, told me in an email that L.O.L. dolls were essentially reverse engineered: The company wanted to cash in on the unboxing and collectibles trends, and so it came up with L.O.L. dolls. MGA Entertainment was told, at first, that kids needed to see a product before they would ask for it, Larian said.

LOL Big BB dolls are the bigger versions of our favorite dolls. The B.B. stands for Big Baby, plus they are even bigger than the LOL ToTs and LIL Sisters.

Some kids may lose interest in dolls around the age of 5 or 6, while others may continue to play with them into their pre-teen years. There really isn't a "magic age" at which all children suddenly stop playing with dolls - it varies from child to child.

A new study shows children pick stereotypical toys for their gender. Boys make a beeline for toy cars as soon as they can crawl, while girls are naturally drawn to dolls and teddies, reports the Daily Mail. Researchers found that with no prompting, youngsters will choose the stereotypical toy.

Laughing at something funny

If the message you're sending or responding to is funny enough, you might laugh out loud, or LOL. However, it's also used when you don't actually laugh out loud but still want to let the texter know you thought something was funny.

“The girls are utterly entertained and it's the rare toy out there that isn't electronic, so it allows them to use their imagination,” said Kotler, whose two daughters, 5 and 8, own about 50 of the dolls. “With L.O.L. dolls, they get creative and make up storylines. It feels like going back to old-school play.

What does JK stand for in LOL dolls? ›

J.K. (Just Kidding) dolls were released in July 2020, though was first spotted in June 2020.

The Controversy Around Real Doll Manufacturing

Some have argued that the dolls are a form of objectification, and that they can be used to facilitate the exploitation of women. Others have argued that the dolls can provide an unhealthy outlet for individuals who may have difficulty forming real human relationships.

LOL Surprise Boys Doll Series 2

Look for Neon Guy, brother to Neon Q.T., Swaggie, brother to M.C. Swag, and other awesome brothers, so you can collect the whole family! Boy characters are anatomically correct.

Playing with dolls has great developmental benefits for our kids - just as much as playing with trucks or toy cars has for both genders. One thing to keep in mind when your child shows an interest in a baby doll is that our babies model the behaviour they see and emulate the things they experience.

Why LOL Surprise! dolls are so popular. It's not just the gigantic eyes and eye-popping colors that are mesmerizing fans. Each doll is a full-on, multi-layered, unboxing experience -- with a social-media-influencer track record to prove it -- where every little accessory has its own tiny container to open.