The Collection - Across Decades & Countries

Dolls and action figures have unique characteristics and histories.  The Articulated POV Crew spans decades, manufacturers and countries and represents the beauty and diversity of Africa and the African Diaspora. Read on and learn their stories.
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Mattel
Barbie Signature Collection
Barbie Inspiring Women
Barbie Looks
Barbie S.I.S. - So In Style
Barbie Playline - Fashionistas & More
Happy Family
Heart Family
Creatable World
Disney
My Scene
Skipper, Janet, Kelly, Chelsea

Big Beautiful Dolls

Blue Box

I found my Blue Box soldier in a container with my son’s old toys.  He is fully articulated and can wear most Ken clothes. He is an Elite Force Army figure and was manufactured in 2001. His original hands were black gloves, but I swapped them out with extra hands from an action figure.   
Ezekiel, Zeke for short, reminds me a little of Denzel Washington, so he is named after Denzel’s character Ezekiel (Easy) Rawlins in the movie Devil in a Blue Dress.  
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Fresh Dolls

Evergirls

Get Real Girls

GI Joe

Hamilton Toys

Integrity Toys

Kenya's World

Malaville Toys

Mixis

Only Hearts Club

Power Team World Peacekeepers

Prettie Girls

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Kimani, CJ (Lena), Cynthia, Issa (Dahlia), and Helene (Valencia)
I LOVE my Prettie Girls! They were released in 2017 by One World Doll Project. Crafted by African American designer Stacey McBride-Irby, they are articulated at the elbow, knee and chest and are curvier than traditional Barbies with larger behinds and feet.  I was introduced to the line when I came across Kimani in a flea market for $10.  After a quick online search, I was intrigued.  The Cynthia Bailey (center) is a numbered limited edition collectors item. They represent Ghana, the USA, India and Mexico. To me, their same gorgeous face sculpt with differences in skin tone and make up show the beauty of the Diaspora. They all look like Black girls to me! 
CJ is named after Madame CJ Walker, Issa after Issa Rae and Helene reminds me of my cousin, so she has her name. 

Queens of Africa

Spice Girls

21st Century Toys

WWE

One of a Kind