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The Crocodile Hunter's daughter gets her own doll

by Brad Trechak, posted Jul 5th 2008 8:35PM

Bindi IrwinThe late Steve "The Crocodile Hunter" Irwin's daughter will be getting her own doll. Bindi Irwin stars in Bindi the Jungle Girl on the Discovery Channel, a more child-friendly version of her father's show.

The rubber doll will cost $15 to $20 with a portion going to efforts to breed endangered species and rescue animals. The doll will come with accessories including binoculars, a camera and other outback gear, as well as a cockatoo, wombat and python.

The talking version of the doll will speak catchphrases including "Crikey! Let's go help wildlife," and "You can make the world a better place." The doll is being developed by Wild Republic, a division of K&M International Inc., based in Twinsburg, Ohio who also marketed the Steve Irwin doll shortly after his death.

I am somewhat torn about this news. On one hand, her fame (of which this is a part) seems mildly exploitative due to the tragedy of her father's passing. On the other hand, a girl has to eat.

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Creepy.

This girl is headed to Promises Rehab in Malibu by age 16.

Mark my words.

July 07 2008 at 10:25 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
trtlsoup2001

Well, she was on that path long before Steve Irwin died. It was going to happen whether he was alive or not. She's a good role model for young girls... a lot more that "Hannah Montana" crap.

July 06 2008 at 12:17 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Chester

Steve Irwin's father left the zoo months back in what appears as a protest in the way Steve's wife (widow) is now running the business.

July 06 2008 at 9:56 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
MCW

"I am somewhat torn about this news. On one hand, her fame (of which this is a part) seems mildly exploitative due to the tragedy of her father's passing."

No it doesn't. What, is she supposed to grieve her father's death for 30 years and not try to make any money to support herself and her family?

How silly. I feel bad for her having to live in the shadow of him.

July 06 2008 at 8:37 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jim

Bindi is annoying, just like her dad. But she's one thing he wasn't: creepy.

July 06 2008 at 7:32 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kokopuff

Well, I'm glad at least that that means that there are some dolls out there that actually present a good image/role-model for children these days

July 05 2008 at 11:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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gonlychild

I can't get my comments to go through, but I wanted to say I agree with you. She seems to be a good kid and her show does teach, it's not some bratty show that teaches bad manners. A couple of years ago there was Steve and Terri dolls. Having a doll is not going to hurt her.

July 06 2008 at 1:22 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Mark

Creepy in the extreme. I believe she is being prostituted for money. I am biased - never liked Steve Irwin and think that if he had lived he would have worn out his welcome with the public and his naturalist peers.

July 05 2008 at 10:50 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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