While I understand the appeal of fashion dolls — and adored my own childhood Barbies from Ballerina to Western — now that I’m an aunt to five smart, sassy nieces, I want to share the concept of the new GoldieBlox Zip Line Action Figure. GoldieBlox is a girl who likes to learn how things work and to build things, and she relishes the thrill of an adventure. This 6-inch-tall doll is dressed for play in purple overalls. She doesn’t have an absurdly developed body, wear makeup, or sport high heel shoes. (But she does have long, yellow brush-able hair, because there’s nothing wrong with styling your doll’s hair after she comes down from the zip line!)
Goldie comes with an instruction booklet, so the child (ages 4 and older) can build the doll-size zip line while learning about the engineering concepts of a pulley and suspension. The set comes with the materials needed to make the zip line, from suction cups to washers and a long cord. On a rainy day, your child can visit the digital playground BloxT
GoldieBlox and the Zip Line, $24.99, Goldi
