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Pussycat dolls cancelled after complaints
Published Thursday, May 25 2006, 18:53 BST | By David Cribb
Plans to release toy models of the Pussycat Dolls have been scrapped after complaints.
Toy-making company Hasbro were intending to make children's dolls based on the group, but stunned parents have written to the firm to state their shock at the idea.
The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood and Dads and Daughters started a campaign which resulted in 2,000 letters and e-mails being sent to Hasbro.
Spokesman Josh Golin said: "Parents were instantly upset about it. They're scantily clad. Their lyrics are sexual."
The toys were going to be marketed to girls as young as six.
Toy-making company Hasbro were intending to make children's dolls based on the group, but stunned parents have written to the firm to state their shock at the idea.
The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood and Dads and Daughters started a campaign which resulted in 2,000 letters and e-mails being sent to Hasbro.
Spokesman Josh Golin said: "Parents were instantly upset about it. They're scantily clad. Their lyrics are sexual."
The toys were going to be marketed to girls as young as six.
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