Brownstone Buddies, As Seen In...

Brownstone Buddies

... the May 2011 issue of Essence, page 132, Brownstone Buddies are soft-sculptured dolls created by partnering moms and friends, Crystal Ganderson-Reid and Janai Nelson.  In an effort to add diversity to the toy market, the multicultural doll line includes an African American math whiz, a Spanish book lover, and an  Indian dancer.  Other ethnicities, male and female, are represented in 28-inch doll form. 

The Essence article notes that the line was launched in 2009 by FAO Schwarz (women, you go!)  The dolls are priced $19.99 with an original retail of $59.99 at the FAO website and are described as:

Brownstone Buddies are a group of fun-loving friends who live in an idyllic brownstone neighborhood. These spirited preschoolers represent the many cultures of children across the globe. Each of the Brownstone Buddies has an exciting back-story and a specific interest. They all come with the collectible Brownstone Buddies Passport to the World which you can personalize and stamp. Traveling with a world of ideas, Brownstone Buddies invite you to join them in exploring worlds and expanding minds!

For more information about Brownstone Buddies, meet the women behind the dolls here; visit their website, tell a friend, and if you collect dolls of this type, order one or two. 


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