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Kenya Doll (Tyco Toys) – 1992/1993

Release Dates & Regional Names
• US: 1992 (initial introduction); major lines & expansions 1993

Manufacturer: Tyco Toys
Publisher: Tyco

Country of Origin: Designed in USA / Produced in China

Theme: Hairstyling African-American Fashion Doll Line

Pieces: 13-inch doll + hairstyling accessories (varies by set: comb, beads, "magic lotion" bottle, jewelry, outfits)

Minifigures: 1 x Kenya doll (available in multiple realistic African-American skin tones)

Age Range: 5+ years

Original Retail Price (1993): $19.99–$29.99 USD (basic to deluxe sets)

Key Features
• Realistic sculpted facial features and natural textured/curly hair designed for authentic styling
• Included "Magic Hair Lotion" (water-based solution in bottle) to relax curls temporarily for easier braiding, beading, twisting
• Removable fashionable outfits, jewelry, and hairstyling tools
• Multiple skin tone variations (darker to lighter) with no white counterpart
• Variants: Sparkle Pretty Kenya (glittery outfits & extra jewelry), Party Kenya, Beach Kenya, etc.

Recommended Add-Ons
• Kenya's Friends (Nichelle, Tiffany, Renee)
• Fashion packs & separate hairstyling accessory sets
• Kenya's Cousins (smaller 9-inch dolls)

Notable Details
• One of the first major doll lines focused exclusively on African-American girls without a parallel white version
• Promoted with "Growing Up Proud" slogan emphasizing positive representation
• Sold at Toys"R"Us, KB Toys, Walmart, Kmart

Fun Facts
• Hair styling mechanics drew from real African-American hair care techniques
• Magic lotion bottle allowed kids to "relax" curls for braids then wash to restore bounce
• Sparkle Pretty Kenya included bead applicator tool for easy hair decoration
• Line celebrated cultural pride and diversity in early 90s toy market
• Kenya's friends expanded the play world with different personalities and styles

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