In 1965, Hasbro Made a Crying Homeless Doll as a Barbie Alternative—It Had a Tear and Begging Hand and Terrified Children
Key Highlights: Hasbro introduced the 15-inch Little Miss No-Name doll in 1965 as an alternative to Barbie. The barefoot doll wore a burlap sack, carried a removable plastic tear, and had a molded hand posed as if begging. The doll sold poorly and was discontinued after many children reportedly found it frightening, according to the ...