Lottie Dolls are a series of dolls created by Arklu Ltd ; 'the doll company that is inspired by real kids' . Launched in August 2012, Lottie 's motto "Be bold, be brave, BE YOU" reflects the company aim of providing a relatable and childlike doll that encourages kids to be kids. Lottie promotes STEM subjects for kids and was even the first doll in space when she travelled to the International Space Station alongside British European Space Agency Astronaut, Tim Peake, on the Principia Mission, in December 2015. Arklu co-founders, Ian Harkin and Lucie Follett, based in London at the time, noticed a niche in the market, with parents concerned about the over-sexualization of dolls currently available in the market. They began 18-months of research, alongside British academics, resulting in Lottie; a doll based on the proportions of an average 9-year-old girl (with the exception of her head, which is larger to allow more hairstyling play). The research was gathered by leading British academics, Professor David McCarthy (Prof of Nutrition and Health - Institute for Health Research & Policy, London Metropolitan University) and Dr Margaret Ashwell OBE (formerly Science Director of the British Nutrition Foundation). Lottie is childlike and relatable; she doesn't wear jewellery, make-up or high heels – opting for raincoats, striped tights, dresses and wellington boots. Lottie can stand on her own two feet. Lottie was launched in August 2012, and Finn joined the collection in 2014. 2017 will see the introduction of Mia, Sammi and Sophia. Stargazer Lottie comes with a telescope, tripod, solar system collector cards, and an additional sheet on notable women in Astronomy. TrowelBlazers & Fossil Hunter Lottie Partnership Fossil Hunter Lottie was created in partnership with "TrowelBlazers". TrowelBlazers is a group of female archaeologists, geologists and palaeontologists, who aim to inspire and educate the next generation of trowel wielders by promoting STEM pursuits, past and present . Fossil Hunter Lottie comes with fossil hunting tools (magnifying glass, trowel and geology hammer), four ammonite fossils, collector cards on British fossil hunter/palaeontologist Mary Anning, and an additional sheet of notable women in palaeontology .
Lottie Dolls are a series of dolls created by Arklu Ltd . Launched in August 2012. Lottie promotes STEM subjects for kids and was even the first doll in space when she travelled to the International Space Station alongside British European Space Agency Astronaut, Tim Peake, on the Principia Mission, in December 2015. Arklu co-founders, Ian Harkin and Lucie Follett, based in London at the time, noticed a niche in the market, with parents concerned about the over-sexualization of dolls currently available in the market. They began 18-months of research, alongside British academics, resulting in Lottie; a doll based on the proportions of an average 9-year-old girl (with the exception of her head, which is larger to allow more hairstyling play). The research was gathered by leading British academics, Professor David McCarthy (Prof of Nutrition and Health - Institute for Health Research & Policy, London Metropolitan University) and Dr Margaret Ashwell OBE (formerly Science Director of the British Nutrition Foundation). TrowelBlazers & Fossil Hunter Lottie Partnership Fossil Hunter Lottie was created in partnership with "TrowelBlazers". TrowelBlazers is a group of female archaeologists, geologists and palaeontologists, who aim to promote STEM pursuits, past and present .
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. Fossil Hunter Lottie comes with fossil hunting tools (magnifying glass, trowel and geology hammer), four ammonite fossils, collector cards on British fossil hunter/palaeontologist Mary Anning, and an additional sheet of notable women in palaeontology