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'''May Lin''' is a Toys R Us exclusive 9.5" ] from the Tokyo, Japan World Collector's Edition line. |
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== Skin tone matches == |
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{{R from fictional character|Bratz}} |
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Characters molded with the same complexion can share shoes which have skin showing. May Lin's skin tone matches: |
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*Tokyo, Japan World Collector's Edition ] |
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picture is unknown for this character |
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i heart cole walker -- ravleen |
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==Culture Confusion Controversy== |
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May Lin sparked a bit of controversy because her name is Chinese, yet the doll was portrayed as Japanese. On top of that, her name is misspelled; a more appropriate spelling would have been something like "Meilin" or "Mei-lin." This made it appear that the design team had not properly researched appropriate names for the doll and merely picked a name that would be perceived to be Japanese by the general public, thereby perpetuating misconceptions about the Chinese and Japanese cultures being one and the same. |
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No one is sure if May Lin will be produced again. |
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== Products == |
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* 2004: Tokyo A Go-Go Kimono Dolls |
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* 2006: Bratz Ice Champions ( maybe) |
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