Britney Spears Doll
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The Britney Spears doll is a doll
made in the likeness of pop singer Britney Spears
. Several dolls were released. The dolls were dressed with clothing that Spears had worn in concerts, and music videos. The first Britney Spears
doll was the first doll made by Play Along Toys
.
, spent millions of dollars to license and create the Britney Spear dolls, as well as advertise and distribute them. In 1999, Play Along Toys released the Britney Spears Fashion Doll, the first product it released. The doll featured Spears with different outfits, make-up and hairstyles from her concerts, appearances, photoshoots and music videos.
, the doll is the "After the Spice Girls
' dolls, the best-selling celebrity doll of all time".
The first time Spears saw the doll she was displeased with its looks. She asked that the doll be changed because she felt it had the appearance of a "bulldog chewing a wasp". As Spears reasoned, "I felt a bit bad about ordering changes but hey, it's my doll." Following the changes to the doll's face, the dolls ran out in the United States in December. In the United Kingdom, three weeks of sales resulted in 60,000 dolls being sold.
Doll
A doll is a model of a human being, often used as a toy for children. Dolls have traditionally been used in magic and religious rituals throughout the world, and traditional dolls made of materials like clay and wood are found in the Americas, Asia, Africa and Europe. The earliest documented dolls...
made in the likeness of pop singer Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
. Several dolls were released. The dolls were dressed with clothing that Spears had worn in concerts, and music videos. The first Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
doll was the first doll made by Play Along Toys
Play Along Toys
Play Along Toys is a Florida-based toy company, and a wholly owned division of Jakks Pacific.In 1999, the founders of Play Along chose the Britney Spears Doll line as the first licensing venture with their new company...
.
The Doll
Jay Foreman and Charlie Emby, the founders of Play Along ToysPlay Along Toys
Play Along Toys is a Florida-based toy company, and a wholly owned division of Jakks Pacific.In 1999, the founders of Play Along chose the Britney Spears Doll line as the first licensing venture with their new company...
, spent millions of dollars to license and create the Britney Spear dolls, as well as advertise and distribute them. In 1999, Play Along Toys released the Britney Spears Fashion Doll, the first product it released. The doll featured Spears with different outfits, make-up and hairstyles from her concerts, appearances, photoshoots and music videos.
Popularity
On October 15, 1999, the Britney Spears Doll was released. Millions of the dolls were sold. According to the Winnipeg Free PressWinnipeg Free Press
The Winnipeg Free Press is a daily broadsheet newspaper in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 1872, as the Manitoba Free Press, it is the oldest newspaper in western Canada. It is the newspaper with the largest readership in the province....
, the doll is the "After the Spice Girls
Spice Girls
The Spice Girls were a British pop girl group formed in 1994. The group consisted of Victoria Beckham , Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Geri Halliwell. They were signed to Virgin Records and released their debut single, "Wannabe" in 1996, which hit number-one in more than 30...
' dolls, the best-selling celebrity doll of all time".
The first time Spears saw the doll she was displeased with its looks. She asked that the doll be changed because she felt it had the appearance of a "bulldog chewing a wasp". As Spears reasoned, "I felt a bit bad about ordering changes but hey, it's my doll." Following the changes to the doll's face, the dolls ran out in the United States in December. In the United Kingdom, three weeks of sales resulted in 60,000 dolls being sold.