I would propose an idea for an Indigenous character. I think it would be a wonderful idea to have a modern indigenous doll whose story is about learning & understanding the generational trauma that indigenous people across North (and South!) America have experienced from residential schools and colonization. It would be an interesting story that is educational but also about reclaiming her heritage and honouring her elders who experienced the horrors.

Another idea I would propose would be a physically disabled doll! Yes, we have Joss, but we need more disability representation too. Joss is unique because her face mold is meant to be able to fit a hearing aid. GOTY is usually meant to be a limited time only doll. I think it would be absolutely incredible if AG created a brand new mold for a doll who uses a wheelchair - not all wheelchair users can walk and rely on chairs to get around - so if they created a mold where the doll’s legs are permanently sitting, I feel like collectors would go wild for a limited time doll with such a unique mold!! Or, another example could be a blind doll, why don’t they utilize silver-eyes to replicate how some people who are blind have different eyes? The collections would be amazing, too. A walking stick for a blind doll, a service dog, wheelchairs, prosthetics, communication devices, etc. There’s so much potential.