If you think that only kids play with dolls, you couldn't be more wrong. Apparently, adults like Barbie dolls just as much as children, and one of those people is Tonya Ruiz, also known as Grandma Gets Real. After years of actively campaigning against Barbie dolls for the unrealistic body standards they set for little girls, not so long ago, Tonya found out that Barbies are much more realistic these days. It has helped her to spiral back to a world of the dolls she loved as a kid. Now the woman spends her free time creating scenes showing what Barbies would look like if they were real people. Her latest project—quarantine Barbies. Ever since she noticed parody dolls on Ellen's show, Tonya has always wanted to create her own and was inspired by the lockdown. Unsurprisingly, people loved how relatable these dolls are.
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#1 Quarantine Barbie Starter Pack – Stay Home Curvy Doll “Wearing Stretchy Pants”
"Accessories Include: Toilet Paper, Wet Ones Wipes, Crossword Puzzle, Cards, Snacks, Whiskey in a Teacup Book – Plus Whiskey and Teacup"
Image credits: Tonya Ruiz
Barbie dolls were first introduced at the beginning of the 1960s. This slim-waisted, blue-eyed, blonde dolls instantly became one of the most popular toys among children and had a tremendous cultural impact. Many girls grew up playing with the doll and Tonya was not an exception. As a child, she spends hours playing with the doll. Later, inspired by the modeling career and lavish lifestyle the “Teenage Fashion Model” Barbie has portrayed, 16-year-old Tonya decided to become a model herself.
#2 Quarantine Bread Baking Barbie
"Everything She needs to bake Banana & Sourdough Bread Includes: Mixer, Flour, Sourdough Starter, Eggs, Bananas, Butter, and Milk"
Image credits: Tonya Ruiz
However, as her successful career started to take a toll on her, Tonya has quit the fashion industry. This decision has led her to become aware of how harming the pursuit of a perfect body was and that all started with a once-beloved Barbie doll.
#3 Quarantine Barbie Doll – New Hobby Edition
"Bake an Apple Pie Learn to Play Guitar Put Together a Puzzle Learn to Knit Plus: CHEEZ-ITs"
Image credits: Tonya Ruiz
For years, Tonya has been campaigning against harmful body-image standards and used Barbie dolls as an example of what is expected of women in our society. “I believe these dolls set a standard for perfection that is unattainable for any human and gives your young daughters the wrong idea about beauty," she said. The woman was called "anti-barbie" by the media after she actively discouraged women from buying these dolls for their daughters.
#4 Quarantine Barbie – Zoom Ken
"Includes: Business Attire top & Adorable Heart Boxers 3 Apple Products: Iphone, Ipad, and Macbook Pro Beverages from Starbucks Drive-Thru Dove Antiperspirant Rambunctious Toddler and Fussy Infant to Crash Video Chat Toilet & One Roll of TP *Do Not Use While on Zoom"
Image credits: Tonya Ruiz
Eventually, as her life took a different course, she has forgotten all about Barbie, up until a few years ago. The memories were awakened when she accidentally found the dolls in her attic and allowed her granddaughters to play with them. Tonya was surprised to find out that over the years Barbie dolls have changed. Mattel, the creator of Barbie, has introduced new dolls with many different skin tones, hair colors, and body sizes, making them a lot more realistic. Now people can find barbie's that looks just like them.
#5 Pandemic Hero Barbie – Health Care Worker
"Includes: Mask, Lab Coat, X-Ray Scrubs, Medical Chart, Medication Thermometer, Stethoscope Sphygmomanometer, Hot-Water Bottle"
Image credits: Tonya Ruiz
Inspired by this change Tonya has decided to set up an Instagram account, called 'Grandma Gets Real' to portray these dolls doing realistic things. Her latest creation the quarantine Barbie dolls quickly went viral proving how much people love relatable Barbie dolls.
#6 Pandemic Hero Barbie – Sanitation Worker
"Doing the Dirty Job of Picking Up Trash Includes: Miniature Waste and Recycle Cans Plus Tiny Garbage"
Image credits: Tonya Ruiz
#7 Quarantine Barbie – Homeschool Mom Edition
"3 Kids +Toddler (Permenantly attached to Mom’s leg) Includes: Breakfast & Lunch plus Cookies Games for Family Night School Books & Science Homework PLUS Tiny Volcano kit For mom – Pond’s Anti-Wrinkle Cream & Sonoma Wine *Hair Dye not included"
Image credits: Tonya Ruiz
#8 Quarantine Binge Watching Barbie
"Includes: Television, Comfy Crochet Afghan, and Pillow Orville Redenbacher’s Movie Theater Popcorn & Diet Coke Plus – Lots of Sweet & Salty Snacks Everything she needs for a cozy marathon of streaming!"
Image credits: Tonya Ruiz
#9 Quarantine Barbie – Home Salon Edition
"Includes: Hair Dye Wax Kit Magnifying Mirror Everything You Need For an At-Home Hair Cut & DIY Manicure and Pedicure Bonus: Q-tips, Petroleum Jelly, Shampoo, Lotion, Shaving Cream"
Image credits: Tonya Ruiz
#10 Quarantine Barbie What Time Is It? Edition
"Includes: Alarm Clock Glass of Warm Milk for Insomnia Cappuccino Machine Daytime Pajamas & Nighttime Pajamas Toaster with Toast PLUS SNACKS: Mother’s Circus Animal Cookies Crunch ‘n Munch"
Image credits: Tonya Ruiz
#11 Quarantine Quarreling Couple
"'Bickering About Housework' Includes: Bestselling Book – How To Split Household Chores Plus: Spring Cleaning List and Supplies #chores"
Image credits: Tonya Ruiz
#12 Quarantine Barbie – What Day Is It? Edition
Image credits: Tonya Ruiz
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