An interesting fact for Licca Chan is that in the mid 80s, Spanish company Feber signed up with Takara to create a Spanish version of Licca whose name was Chabel, and it was a great success with several collections, accesories and other dolls (including his boyfriend Dany, twin toddler siblings, mom and dad) until the mid 90s, when it gradually disappeared. Chabel rivalled Barbie, and as a kid during that time you usually were either "Team Barbie" or "Team Chabel".
I remember reading that Barbie's cousin Francie took off in the Japanese market. She even had a particular way her face was painted. Many collectors also wish to complete their Malibu Barbie set with the Japanese Sun Sun Francie. Sun Sun Francie kept the doll's original head mold and brown hair and eyes. The Malibu Francie used her friend Casey's head mold with blonde hair and blue eyes.
I seem to recall that Francie was more popular...she was a little more demur. There were a few different facial screenings that Mattel used for the Francie dolls release on to the Japanese market. There were also outfits for both Barbie & Francie that were released exclusively to the Japanese market that reflected that market's tastes a little better. Today, they are some of the most coveted items for us vintage Barbie collectors.
I know Mattel tried to advertise barbie, when hong kong was returned to china. There were 2 chinese dolls that was kind of advertised in malls. There was a qing dynasty doll that was part of the great era’s collection. Which had a lot of detail (i honestly really like it, and it was actually accurate of qing dynasty). There was also a cheongsam/qipao doll from 1998.
Can I say that I'm a bit disappointed that Mattel took so long to make a male asian doll not counting the Takara Ken, the first ever asian Ken doll if I'm not mistaken was released in 2010 and its not even a playline doll its a collector doll which expensive. Image if they produced a love counterpart to Kira/Miko way back in the style of 80's or 90's dolls would be adorable.
the fact that japan wanted a dark hair doll means they should have just made a japanese looking doll for the japanese audience at the time insted of puahing western ideals and beauty cause eventually barbie had to change anyways in japan be it more of the white anime girl vibe but during thouse years in the 60s it was clear girls wanted doll ls that looked like themselfs 😭 there is a video that goes in depth ajout barbies long troubbled history in japan. also midge was having dark hhair and eyes just feeos like they didnt even try
Thank you for making this video! As an Asian myself, I appreciate how Asian Barbie showcases different facial features from East Asian to Southeast Asian. It’s fascinating to see such diversity, though it might be challenging to recognize these variations without exposure to the many Asian nationalities. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this!
China has the Kurhn dolls. Kurhn is China's first original doll brand and the dolls are like the Barbies of China. They tend to have that soft and sweet look in their faces. Some of the Kurhn dolls are based off of real Chinese figures like Yang Guifei or from Chinese legends like Chang'e. Other times, they're just unspecified girls or women wearing various traditional, cultural, and historical Chinese clothing or modern clothing like EGL.
Well not sure about the past, but if you go into Japanese toy stores today that have both Barbie and Licca, you can easily see why Licca beats out Barbie. Licca has tons of cute clothes and accessories. Barbie's clothes now-a-days is very not cute, and some may say, rather unstylish. Heck, half the playline dolls have molded on clothes. There's no dress up play.
It's interesting that these popular dolls in Asia do not look Asian at all. All my dolls were black and I liked having dolls that looked somewhat similar to me
They do propably look Asian for the Asians though. Just like how Anime Characters might look white for an western Audience but they are seen as Asian in Asia. And some People just dont care I had Dolls in all Skin Colors I didnt really cared about this things as a Child
Здравствуйте!!! Вы такой симпатичный и очень умный молодой человек. Всегда с удовольствием смотрю ваши видео! У вас шикарная коллекция кукол. Обожаю кукол 90-х, у меня пока нет ни одной куклы из 90-х, но они очень красивые. Все ваши куклы просто прекрасны. Всего наилучшего и удачи.
I mean its not like Barbie has to be popular everywhere I think its quite nice that at least a few Countries prefer their own Dolls and not always the American Dolls
An interesting fact for Licca Chan is that in the mid 80s, Spanish company Feber signed up with Takara to create a Spanish version of Licca whose name was Chabel, and it was a great success with several collections, accesories and other dolls (including his boyfriend Dany, twin toddler siblings, mom and dad) until the mid 90s, when it gradually disappeared. Chabel rivalled Barbie, and as a kid during that time you usually were either "Team Barbie" or "Team Chabel".
Barbie also tried appeal to Indian audiences too but it’s very less talked about
Ohhh I’m gonna look into that
I feel like in India there is no Barbie mostly just fake knock off offbrand Barbie dolls
@Starlight_pegasus there was this doll brand named Kiyaa that tried to appeal to that audience, but from what I can find it's dead by now💀
I have an Indian Barbie I bought in India, she is beautiful and my favorite Barbie of all time for sure.
there’s lots of barbie in india dolls in the 90s-00s, same with the philippines but neither are very well documented online
I remember reading that Barbie's cousin Francie took off in the Japanese market. She even had a particular way her face was painted. Many collectors also wish to complete their Malibu Barbie set with the Japanese Sun Sun Francie. Sun Sun Francie kept the doll's original head mold and brown hair and eyes. The Malibu Francie used her friend Casey's head mold with blonde hair and blue eyes.
I seem to recall that Francie was more popular...she was a little more demur. There were a few different facial screenings that Mattel used for the Francie dolls release on to the Japanese market. There were also outfits for both Barbie & Francie that were released exclusively to the Japanese market that reflected that market's tastes a little better. Today, they are some of the most coveted items for us vintage Barbie collectors.
I know Mattel tried to advertise barbie, when hong kong was returned to china. There were 2 chinese dolls that was kind of advertised in malls. There was a qing dynasty doll that was part of the great era’s collection. Which had a lot of detail (i honestly really like it, and it was actually accurate of qing dynasty). There was also a cheongsam/qipao doll from 1998.
I think that splitting these vids is not only exactly what needed but also like perfect example of why you’re a class act!
That boxed Ling doll is so pretty, don't blame you for wanting one
Also Barbies 80s foray to South Korea - well, its MaBa version tho and that led to Secret Jou Jou dolls( the maba mold was used till early 2000s)
Can I say that I'm a bit disappointed that Mattel took so long to make a male asian doll not counting the Takara Ken, the first ever asian Ken doll if I'm not mistaken was released in 2010 and its not even a playline doll its a collector doll which expensive. Image if they produced a love counterpart to Kira/Miko way back in the style of 80's or 90's dolls would be adorable.
I adore you thank you for posting
the fact that japan wanted a dark hair doll means they should have just made a japanese looking doll for the japanese audience at the time insted of puahing western ideals and beauty cause eventually barbie had to change anyways in japan be it more of the white anime girl vibe but during thouse years in the 60s it was clear girls wanted doll ls that looked like themselfs 😭 there is a video that goes in depth ajout barbies long troubbled history in japan. also midge was having dark hhair and eyes just feeos like they didnt even try
Anime Characters are usually viewed as Japanese in Japan if not explicitly stated not to be Asian
"We eat rice with our meals" *laughs in latina*
very informative video, well done!
Hello, your videos are very entertaining
JENNY!!! I have this doll and she is just lovely
Jenny dolls in general are gorgeous
Thank you for making this video! As an Asian myself, I appreciate how Asian Barbie showcases different facial features from East Asian to Southeast Asian. It’s fascinating to see such diversity, though it might be challenging to recognize these variations without exposure to the many Asian nationalities. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this!
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I like Barbie and all but I’m more of a Licca-Chan girl, I wanna get a Jenny doll someday too.
Barbie also tried appeal to philippine audiences and philippine market
China has the Kurhn dolls. Kurhn is China's first original doll brand and the dolls are like the Barbies of China. They tend to have that soft and sweet look in their faces. Some of the Kurhn dolls are based off of real Chinese figures like Yang Guifei or from Chinese legends like Chang'e. Other times, they're just unspecified girls or women wearing various traditional, cultural, and historical Chinese clothing or modern clothing like EGL.
Didn’t you already have this posted earlier or am I loosing my mind?
Well not sure about the past, but if you go into Japanese toy stores today that have both Barbie and Licca, you can easily see why Licca beats out Barbie. Licca has tons of cute clothes and accessories. Barbie's clothes now-a-days is very not cute, and some may say, rather unstylish. Heck, half the playline dolls have molded on clothes. There's no dress up play.
I luv ur vids!
That was very informative. Thank you.
why was taiwan blanked out on the back of the box?
Uhh is it just me or did beautyinside a box reuploaded this video
Yes! Thank you! I thought it was just me. I know I watched this video before several months back.🤔
Very interesting, thank you!
I’m actually going to get one of these dolls for Christmas
Loved this video.
Jenny theme song have no rights to be that catchy 😂 I can’t stop singing the jingle now 😂
Omg i love your videos 😊😊❤❤
You already did a similar video!
I know! I just split it into 2 separate videos because I thought it made more sense
@@BeautyInsideABox It's okay. We just get more Joey. ;)
It's interesting that these popular dolls in Asia do not look Asian at all. All my dolls were black and I liked having dolls that looked somewhat similar to me
They do propably look Asian for the Asians though. Just like how Anime Characters might look white for an western Audience but they are seen as Asian in Asia. And some People just dont care I had Dolls in all Skin Colors I didnt really cared about this things as a Child
i really love to own the takara barbie mattel doll , does it have signature mattel on the back of the body? so curious ❤❤❤
Здравствуйте!!! Вы такой симпатичный и очень умный молодой человек. Всегда с удовольствием смотрю ваши видео! У вас шикарная коллекция кукол. Обожаю кукол 90-х, у меня пока нет ни одной куклы из 90-х, но они очень красивые. Все ваши куклы просто прекрасны. Всего наилучшего и удачи.
Licca-Chan appeal to the Japanese youth and Jenny was re-introduced into #Licca-chan Line
Barbie is also tried to Appeal to India by the way I love you are videos🩷🩷❤
I would book a flight to London today if there was a Barbie super store there.
Fun fact: Barbie used to be made in Philippines
Do you own any of the Jenny dolls? Would do you a review?
I would love to talk about barbies in the Philippines where mattel partnered with richwell Philippines ❤❤❤
I mean its not like Barbie has to be popular everywhere I think its quite nice that at least a few Countries prefer their own Dolls and not always the American Dolls
This is a reupload. You put this up a couple months ago.
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I also have Licca-chan❤
Tell me about Barbie in Africa will you remind me about dolls
I love Jenny , Takara Barbie , Licca and MaBa Barbie .
The doll King
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Oh I collect Licca and Jenny's boyfriend dolls and unbox them in my channel if anyone is interested / curious
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This is a repeat video. I watched this months ago.🤷
American Barbie: "Math class is tough"
Chinese Barbie- plays the violin.
(American Tiktok - mind-numbing nonsense. Chinese Tiktok- educational videos)