The idea that girls can only play with things like Barbies, baby dolls and tea sets while boys build with blocks and legos and play with action figures is thankfully becoming an outdated notion for many. This is why the New York based toy start-up IAmElemental’s creation of the first realistic female action figure has been such a success, winning multiple awards and returning to the North American International Toy Fair in New York this past weekend.
Read on and find out how you can win one of the IAmElemental action figures!
The toy company started a Kickstarter campaign back in 2014 where it saw great success by reaching their funding goal of $35,000 in just two days and far surpassing the goal as time went on. Time reported about the unique action figures in 2014 and how the creators worked to give girls (and boys) an action figure like they’ve never seen before.
Dawn Nadeau, co-founder of IAmElemental, explained how their dolls are different from the few female action figures we generally see in stores. Nadeau said, “The few female action figures that are on the market are really designed for the adult male collector. The form is hyper-sexualized: The breasts are oversized; the waist is tiny. When you make the figures sit, their legs splay open in a suggestive way.”
Rather than creating another female action figure based on an unrealistic Barbie-like physique, creators of the IAmElemental dolls worked tirelessly to create athletic, realistic characters that move the way kids want them to when playing. Nadeau explains, “We were obsessed with the breast-to-hip ratio. We were obsessed with the bum because so many of these figures have these incredible butt cracks on the back. We kept saying 'Bridge the gap’.”
After getting the measurements just right, the result is feminine yet tough action figures that look like they can hold their own in any battle. Each character in the set comes with its own virtue and power. One is based on Joan of Arc and has the virtue of Courage while the one with the Persistence virtue has the power to push through any obstacle.
What do you think about these new female action figures - who would you want to win one for? Tell us for the chance to win the action figure Courage!
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*One lucky commenter or Tweeter will be chosen at random to receive Courage. Giveaway is open through March 12th, 2017 to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.
Update: Thank you to everyone who entered. Congratulations to winner, SheSpeaks member speakingofHER!
My friend's daughter is very athletic and physical. I think she would enjoy playing with these because they are built like her.
I'd like to win it for myself to be reminded that I can be brave despite what I have endured and I am strong enough to move past it all and forward with life.
Perfect for my 6 yr old granddaughter! I got her a Wonder Woman action figure for Christmas and she loved it! She needed something to play with my 3 yr old grandson (her brother) when he plays with Spiderman, Batman and Joker!
I would get one for my daughter. She loves dressing up as a super hero and she could be her side kick... :)
my twin sister she has a massive collection! This would look so cool w her other things
i would like to win this for my daughter.
I would love to win one for my great niece she loves all kinds of action dolls!!!
All I can say is that it is about time. I grew up with Barbie and hated it...ended up cutting all her hair off.
I would love to win for my niece's who would of course have to share playing with this super hero!
My six year old daughter who battles her ADHD/OCD/Anxiety every day! My super hero!!!!
Courage would be perfect for my friend Jennifer and her daughters, ages 2, 8 and 10. Jennifer is currently going through intense chemotherapy for breast cancer.
I would want to win for my youngest daughter.
I want my grandson to know girls are hero worthy too
My daughter loves action figures
My nephew! He would LOVE this!