Did you hear?… "Get Real Girl" dolls

These dolls can definitely beat up Barbie — and probably Ken too. A line of six “Get Real Girl” dolls don’t come with pre-formed high-heel feet and pearl-drop earrings. Instead, look for backpacks, hiking boots, soccer balls, snowboards, and other killer athletic and recreational gear and equipment. Creator Julz Chavez of San Francisco hasn’t had an easy time getting her reality dolls on the market, but they’re there now, even having slipped onto Toys ‘R’ Us shelves. www.getrealgirl.com. SNEWS® View: We aren’t anti-Barbie. But these are really cool dolls that we hope can compete with the Barbies of the world for a little space in the toy chest and can show girls that reality isn’t about 15-inch waists, high heels, and divine makeup. Add one to your Christmas shopping list for a little girl you know.