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词条 Fulla (doll)
释义

  1. Development and information

     Appearance  Islamic values  Advertising 

  2. Comparison to Barbie

  3. Popularity

  4. Fulla Magazine

  5. NewBoy Library

  6. See also

  7. Notes and references

  8. External links

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}}Fulla ({{lang-ar|فُلَّة}}) is the name of an 11½ inch Barbie-like fashion doll marketed to children of Islamic and Middle-Eastern countries as an alternative to Barbie. The product's concept evolved around 1999, and it became available for sale in late 2003.[1] Fulla was created by a UAE manufacturer from Dubai called NewBoy FZCO. Fulla is also sold in China (where it attracts children of the Hui minority), Brazil, North Africa, Egypt, and Indonesia, while a few are sold in the United States. Although there had been many other dolls in the past that were created with a hijab, such as Razanne and Moroccan Barbie, Fulla surpassed them in popularity due to launching alongside a marketing campaign aired on the then-popular television channel Spacetoon.[2] Fulla is a role-model to some Muslim people, displaying how many Muslim people would prefer their daughters to dress and behave.[3]

Development and information

Appearance

At first, Fulla was developed to have long coal black hair streaked with auburn and brown eyes, but later, dolls with lighter hair and eyes were introduced. The product development team considered about 10 different faces before deciding on her look.[4] She was dressed in a black abaya and head scarf for the Saudi market, but no veil in other markets; because the product development didn't want to "go to extremes." [5] For more liberal countries, Fulla has a white scarf and pastel coat. Her outdoor clothes have since become more colorful, but her shoulders are always covered and the skirt always falls below her knees, as traditionally Muslim women are expected to dress conservatively. She can also be found wearing half- and quarter-sleeve dresses, but not sleeveless.

Islamic values

She is named for a fragrant jasmine flower found only in the Middle East. Her personality was designed to be "loving, caring, honest, and respects[ing of] her mother and father. She's good to her friends. She's honest and doesn't lie. She likes reading. She also likes and admires sophisticated fashion."{{citation needed|date=May 2013}} Fulla has two best friends, Yasmeen (dirty blonde hair) and Nada (dark red hair), as well as a little brother and sister. An older protective brother is in development for her (never released), as well as a teacher and doctor Fulla, which are two careers that Fulla's creators believe to be respectable.[6] Fulla will not have a boyfriend, because traditional Muslims do not believe in romantic relationships out of wedlock.[7] Fulla's creators believe that Muslim parents become angry by the Western-inspired changes in views on sexuality, especially outside of marriage, meaning that Fulla is supposed to show traditional Islamic values and social order.{{citation needed|date=May 2013}} She does, however, have many costumes, in addition to the hijab, that reflect the everyday wear of Muslim girls nowadays in some Middle Eastern countries that conform to Muslim values, yet are still considered fashionable in the West.{{cn|date=February 2019}}

Advertising

In Saudi Arabia, animated commercials display Fulla's life, such as showing the doll reciting her morning Fajr, baking a cake to surprise her friend, or reading a book at bedtime. Abidin says that these scenes are "designed to convey Fulla's values" and show what behaviour Fulla is promoting.[8] Often, her commercials begin with her singing in a high voice in Arabic: "She will soon be by my side, and I can tell her my deepest secrets". Another series of commercials advertises her to be family-orientated, showing a group of Syrian actresses displaying Fulla silverware, stationery, and accessories. Fulla's commercials often promote modest outfits, such as one which warned, "When you take Fulla out of the house, don't forget her new spring abaya![9]"

Comparison to Barbie

Fulla and Barbie are about the same height.[10] Differences between them include lifestyle and appearance. Fulla's activities mostly include shopping, spending time with her friends, cooking, reading, and praying. Barbie dolls come in a wide range of hobbies and careers. According to the brand manager at NewBoy, there will be a doctor and a teacher Fulla in the future, as "these are two respected careers for women that we would like to encourage small girls to follow."[7]

Although they both have a wide range of clothes, furniture, jewelry, and other equipment, Fulla's outdoor clothes do not include swimwear or anything similarly revealing. Skirts are longer than knee-length, and Fulla's shoulders are always covered.[11] Where Barbie dolls are made 'nude' beneath their clothes, Fulla's body has a vest and shorts painted on.[12] Compared to Barbie's curves, thin legs and large breasts, Fulla has a smaller chest, is thinner and may be younger than Barbie.[13] While the standard Barbie has blonde hair, blue eyes and fair skin, the standard Fulla has dark hair, brown eyes and olive skin. Despite this, they are both criticized "for presenting the same unrealistic idea of beauty... a certain image for women to conform to."[14] Fulla was actually once described to be the physical antithesis of Mattel's Barbie.[15]

Fulla was designed to promote Muslim values and be a role model for Muslim girls worldwide, whereas Barbie is targeted to Americans.[16] Fulla has no male companion[11] whereas Barbie has Ken.

Popularity

Fulla is sold with a line of accessories, including umbrellas, watches, bicycles, corn flakes, cameras, CD players, inflatable chairs, and swimming pools. She was designed to be unlike Barbie and to be the traditional Muslim woman whose life revolves around home and family.[17] Some Muslim parents have claimed that if girls dress their dolls in headscarves, they will be more encouraged to wear a hijab themselves.[18] Fulla has been praised as giving girls a Muslim role model.[19]

In many of the countries in which the doll is sold, Fulla is relatively expensive at about $10 for the standard doll.[20] Because of this, NewBoy created a cheaper version of the doll called Fulla Style.[21]

In 2015 NewBoy came with a reboot version of the Fulla doll but it was not as successful as the original "Tanya Mold" doll and that's why the doll was by the end of 2017 gone from local stores and discontinued.

Fulla Magazine

NewBoy library is considered the electronic portal to access all educational materials such as "books and electronic magazines" related to NewBoy products like Fulla for example.

Launched in Oct. 2006, the monthly Fulla magazine is published in Arabic and is targeted at young females up to twelve years of age.

The 48-page magazine covers a number of topics, stories and activities.

Over 45,000 copies are distributed throughout the Persian Gulf region and the Levant.

NewBoy Library

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See also

  • Sara and Dara dolls
  • Barbie
  • Jamila (doll)
  • Fashion doll
  • Razanne
  • Saghira

Notes and references

1. ^{{cite web|author=Khaleej Times Online.com |title="Pulla" - the Arab world’s Barbie |work= |url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data/todaysfeatures/2005/November/todaysfeatures_November54.xml§ion=todaysfeatures |accessdate=July 21, 2006 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20061108100924/http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle.asp?xfile=data%2Ftodaysfeatures%2F2005%2FNovember%2Ftodaysfeatures_November54.xml§ion=todaysfeatures |archivedate=November 8, 2006 |df= }}
2. ^{{cite web |url=http://feministing.com/2005/09/23/all_dolled_upwell_not_really/ |title=All Dolled Up...Well, Not Really |author=Vanessa |work=Feministing |accessdate=July 16, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140521032003/http://feministing.com/2005/09/23/all_dolled_upwell_not_really/ |archive-date=2014-05-21 |dead-url=no |df= }}
3. ^{{cite web|author=Arts & Entertainment.com |title=Fulla—the Hijab-Wearing Barbie w/Muslim Values Thrives among Young Girls in the Middle East |work= |url=http://69.93.14.237/entertainment/fulla_doll_2006.cfm |accessdate=July 24, 2006 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060430192833/http://69.93.14.237/entertainment/fulla_doll_2006.cfm |archivedate=April 30, 2006 |deadurl=yes |df= }}
4. ^{{cite web| author=Liberty Post.org| title=Barbie who? (Fulla, her Islamic counterpart takes her on)| work=| url=http://www.libertypost.org/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=124934| accessdate=July 17, 2006| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060128120023/http://www.libertypost.org/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=124934| archive-date=2006-01-28| dead-url=no| df=}}
5. ^{{cite news |last=Al-Jadda |first=Souheila |date=December 13, 2005 |title=Move over, Barbie |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/2005-12-13-arab-barbie-edit_x.htm |work=USA Today |accessdate=July 13, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130624042348/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/opinion/editorials/2005-12-13-arab-barbie-edit_x.htm |archive-date=2013-06-24 |dead-url=no |df= }}
6. ^{{cite news| author=Middle East.com| title=Barbie loses out to veiled rival| work=BBC News| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4605334.stm?ls/| accessdate=July 13, 2006| date=January 12, 2006| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090215225908/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4605334.stm?ls%2F| archive-date=2009-02-15| dead-url=no| df=}}
7. ^{{cite news| author= The New York Times.com| title= Bestseller in Mideast: Barbie With a Prayer Mat| work= | url= https://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/22/international/middleeast/22doll.html?ex=1285041600&en=72bb8cc089bf9435&ei=5090| accessdate= July 13, 2006| date= September 22, 2005| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20060428045222/http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/22/international/middleeast/22doll.html?ex=1285041600&en=72bb8cc089bf9435&ei=5090| archive-date= 2006-04-28| dead-url= no| df= }}
8. ^{{cite web|author=ANBA.com |title=Virtual store wants to sell Muslim dolls in Brazil |work= |url=http://www.anba.com.br/ingles/noticia.php?id=8769 |accessdate=July 13, 2006 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060427025151/http://www.anba.com.br/ingles/noticia.php?id=8769 |archivedate=April 27, 2006 |deadurl=yes |df= }}
9. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.islamonline.com/cgi-bin/news_service/world_full_story.asp?service_id=1773 |title=Hijab Doll Knock Barbie off Shelves |date=September 24, 2005 |website=Islam Online |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051122120352/http://www.islamonline.com/cgi-bin/news_service/world_full_story.asp?service_id=1773 |archivedate=November 22, 2005 |accessdate=July 13, 2006}}
10. ^{{cite web |url=http://yaleglobal.yale.edu/content/move-over-barbie |title=Move Over, Barbie |last=Abdel-Moneim |first=Amany |date=June 12, 2006 |work=Yale Global |accessdate=July 22, 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140815004039/http://yaleglobal.yale.edu/content/move-over-barbie |archive-date=2014-08-15 |dead-url=no |df= }}
11. ^Arab world's demure Fulla is no Barbie wannabe
12. ^{{Cite web |url=http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fulla-doll-good-used-condition-/222639768924?hash=item33d65d455c:g:ykAAAOSwXq5Zs-rE |title=Archived copy |access-date=2017-09-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927113836/http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fulla-doll-good-used-condition-/222639768924?hash=item33d65d455c:g:ykAAAOSwXq5Zs-rE |archive-date=2017-09-27 |dead-url=bot: unknown |df= }}
13. ^{{cite web |url=http://wcco.com/consumer/local_story_014214356.html |title=Fulla Doll Gains Popularity In Egypt |date=January 14, 2006 |work=WCCO |publisher=CBS Broadcasting |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929095905/http://wcco.com/consumer/local_story_014214356.html |archivedate=September 29, 2007 |accessdate=July 17, 2006}}
14. ^{{cite web| author= Csmonitor.com| title= Can Fulla save Muslim girls from Barbie?| work= | url= http://www.csmonitor.com/2005/1125/p08s02-coop.htm| accessdate= July 21, 2006| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20060331121919/http://www.csmonitor.com/2005/1125/p08s02-coop.htm| archive-date= 2006-03-31| dead-url= no| df= }}
15. ^{{cite news|author=Chicago Sun-Times.com |title=Bye-bye Barbie: Muslim families pick modest Fulla doll |work= |url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4155/is_20051030/ai_n15910241 |accessdate=July 13, 2006 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060702230953/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4155/is_20051030/ai_n15910241 |archivedate=July 2, 2006 |deadurl=yes |df= }}
16. ^{{cite web| author= Toydirectory.com| title= The Road to Damascus: A Whole New Fashion Doll for the Middle East| work= | url= http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=1593| accessdate= July 13, 2006| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20060420051331/http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/article.asp?id=1593| archive-date= 2006-04-20| dead-url= no| df= }}
17. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.westernresistance.com/blog/archives/000179.html |title=Middle East: Islamic Doll Kicks Barbie's Ass |date=September 22, 2005 |work=Western Resistance |type=Blog |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060324025536/http://www.westernresistance.com/blog/archives/000179.html |archivedate=March 24, 2006 |accessdate=July 13, 2006}}{{better source|date=March 2015}}
18. ^{{cite web| author= International Herald Tribute.com| title= Barbie pushed aside in Mideast cultural shift| work= | url= http://www.iht.com/articles/2005/09/21/news/journal.php| accessdate= July 13, 2006| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20060618201151/http://www.iht.com/articles/2005/09/21/news/journal.php| archive-date= 2006-06-18| dead-url= no| df= }}
19. ^{{cite web| author= Middle East Online.com| title= Veiled Fulla is Arab answer to Barbie| work= | url= http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/?id=15449| accessdate= July 13, 2006| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20060908001612/http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/?id=15449| archive-date= 2006-09-08| dead-url= yes| df= }}
20. ^{{cite web| author= Militant Islam Monitor.com| title= Barbie converts to Islam and gets a hijab| work= | url= http://www.militantislammonitor.org/article/id/1574| accessdate= July 24, 2006| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20060908120348/http://www.militantislammonitor.org/article/id/1574| archive-date= 2006-09-08| dead-url= no| df= }}
21. ^{{cite web| author= Tbt.com| title= Doll that has it all (almost)| work= | url= http://www.sptimes.com/2005/05/18/Tbt/Doll_that_has_it_all_.shtml| accessdate= July 21, 2006| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20051205210535/http://www.sptimes.com/2005/05/18/Tbt/Doll_that_has_it_all_.shtml| archive-date= 2005-12-05| dead-url= no| df= }}

External links

  • {{Official website|http://www.fulla.com}}
  • {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111229141235/http://www.fulla.us|date=December 29, 2011 |title=Old official website }}
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