In the past, people have complained about dolls lacking anatomically correct male and female genitalia.
Some toy manufacturers decided to heed the complaints and make their products a little more realistic-looking.
But it seems they simply can’t win, as parents are now complaining about this too.
Mums have taken particular issue with the LOL Surprise dolls that are one of the must-have items for kids this Christmas.
They’ve branded the male dolls “disgusting” for having what they say is “detailed as f**k” genitalia.
The company behind the dolls, MGA Entertainment, who are also known for their Bratz dolls, are said to have introduced the male versions to be more “gender inclusive”.
But this has done little to appease outrage on social media.
One mum said: “Why the f*** do the male LOL Surprise dolls have male genitals!?!? And detailed AF too!?!?””
Another wrote: “Very inappropriate for a toy that states ages 3+. We won’t be buying anything LOL again.”
A third added that MGA should keep that area of the dolls “flat”.
They commented: “Considering the majority of your consumers are little girls, I suggest this change IMMEDIATELY. Such a HUGE fail; please keep the genital area FLAT.”
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MGA Entertainment haven’t been swayed by the backlash.
In a statement on social media, they said: “With the introduction of the ultra-rare Punk Bois the brand will now be universally gender-inclusive for both girls and boys.
“For many years the toy industry has been moving towards dolls that are more ‘real’ and anatomically correct.
“We believe this trend is here to stay and we will continue to lead the charge in toys becoming more gender-inclusive.
“We think boys will be excited to have a doll that looks like them.
“Also, many of our girl fans have brothers of their own and will be excited their LOL Surprise dolls have a ‘real’ brother, just like they do.”
Not everyone was disgusted by the dolls though.
A different person found it hilarious that the company had delivered on the brand name and given customers a “surprise”.
Someone else simply couldn’t believe that people were so offended by body parts, saying: “Parents are offended by body parts? There’s nothing offensive about this, teach your kids proper terms and that yes, there ARE difference.”
What do you think of the dolls? Let us know in the comments below.
