Prodigyrls Janelle, an Aspiring Chef

After visiting the Prodigyrls' website and deciding Janelle needed to join Nicole, I ordered Janelle this past Monday.  She promptly arrived yesterday.  I took several photos of this caramel-complexioned cutie with cinnamon-colored Shirley Temple-curled hair, and read her story on the back of the box.  The photos, story, and my opinion of Janelle follow: 

Janelle wearing chef's hat

Janelle without hat -- she has a pink T-shirt on underneath her chef's coat.

 

Janelle can "take off her chef hat" by literally removing it and the coat to nicely blend in as a casually dressed doll in the collection.

Janelle's Shirley Temple-curled hair

Back of box contains company info and Janelle's story, which reads:

Prodigyrls (pra-dee-girls) is a unique collection of African-American dolls with realistic facial features, skin tones, and hair.  Our dolls reflect the beauty of African-American girls.  Each doll tells the story of what she is passionate about and how she was inspired to pursue her dream.

♥ JANELLE ♥

Janelle lives with her grandparents and dreams of becoming a chef.  Janelle's family celebrates with food and her grandmother is an amazing cook.  When Janelle's grandmother is diagnosed with diabetes[,] Janelle sets out to create healthy alternatives to her grandmother's recipes.  Janelle dreams of owning a restaurant and serving her nutritious creations. 

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In three words to describe my opinion of Janelle:  I love her... I'm glad I ordered Janelle... Nicole is too! (Oops... that's more than three words).

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A Random Visit to Prodigyrls.com

Prodigyrls Nicole and Janelle

This morning, while still in the midst of the spring forward, sluggish effects of Daylight Saving Time, I decided to visit the Prodigyrls' website.  I was surprised to find the dolls discounted from $69 to $49.

I own Nicole and later purchased Janelle as a gift for a friend.  Both were purchased at their original retail price of $69.   Perhaps I should enable myself and purchase Janelle before quantities are exhausted.

Prior to Nicole's purchase in December 2009, I wrote the company's founder, Dr. Daniela Wiggins, who shared the inspiration behind the dolls and her then plans for them.   Ms. Wiggins allowed me to share the results of our communication in blog form.  At that time, I was a blogger for DOLLS Magazine, which is where I documented our communication.

Nicole and Janelle

If you would like to add one or both of these adorable, 18-inch, vinyl-with-cloth-bodied dolls that have ethnically correct facial features, skin tones, and hair texture/styles to your collection, or would like to present one as a gift to a deserving girl, visit the Prodigyrls' website now.  The need to support manufacturers of dolls that inspire continues. 

(By the way, my Nicole looks adorable in other fashions designed for 18-inch, slim-bodied dolls.  An Emily Rose yellow cheerleader fashion, is one. See her in it here.)


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