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Site's 12-inch dolls spread the word of the Lord -The Hartford Courant - April 14, 2005
Jesus, Mary and Moses - they're bendable, they talk and they're coming soon to a website near you. Called "Messengers of Faith", the new 12-inch dolls are the product of the Canton-based www.one2believe.com, and each doll comes with a voice chip. "My soul glorifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God, my savior, "says dark-haired Mary. The Moses figure recites the Ten Commandments. David recites the 23rd chapter of Psalms. The company plans to add Esther and Ruth - and other biblical characters requested by customers, says JoshuaLivingston, company spokesman. Early word of the product recently brought 300 e-mails from people who want to pre-order, Livingston says. The dolls should be available in late May and cost $24.99 each. "The response has been incredible," says Livingston. "I wasn't sure how it would cross over into the mainstream," but from the e-mails' content, he believes the response is genuine. A few negative e-mails questioned Jesus' Nordic coloring. Says Livingston: "We worked with a company that has a relationship with many of the larger companies in America, and we used their input into how [the dolls] should look. We're extremely happy with that." The dolls are meant for ministers and parents to use to teach Bible stories, Livingston says. The website's parent company, BeverlyHills TeddyBear Co., also produces Shrek keepsakes and Precious Moments collectibles. The talking biblical-character idea has been three years in the making, says Livingston. The company intends to add boxed gum and mints with inspirational messages printed on them. Copyright (c) 2005, The Hartford Courant (Sent through email by Timothy Hooker)
Site's 12-inch dolls spread the word of the Lord -The Hartford Courant - April 14, 2005
Jesus, Mary and Moses - they're bendable, they talk and they're coming soon to a website near you. Called "Messengers of Faith", the new 12-inch dolls are the product of the Canton-based www.one2believe.com, and each doll comes with a voice chip. "My soul glorifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God, my savior, "says dark-haired Mary. The Moses figure recites the Ten Commandments. David recites the 23rd chapter of Psalms. The company plans to add Esther and Ruth - and other biblical characters requested by customers, says JoshuaLivingston, company spokesman. Early word of the product recently brought 300 e-mails from people who want to pre-order, Livingston says. The dolls should be available in late May and cost $24.99 each. "The response has been incredible," says Livingston. "I wasn't sure how it would cross over into the mainstream," but from the e-mails' content, he believes the response is genuine. A few negative e-mails questioned Jesus' Nordic coloring. Says Livingston: "We worked with a company that has a relationship with many of the larger companies in America, and we used their input into how [the dolls] should look. We're extremely happy with that." The dolls are meant for ministers and parents to use to teach Bible stories, Livingston says. The website's parent company, BeverlyHills TeddyBear Co., also produces Shrek keepsakes and Precious Moments collectibles. The talking biblical-character idea has been three years in the making, says Livingston. The company intends to add boxed gum and mints with inspirational messages printed on them. Copyright (c) 2005, The Hartford Courant (Sent through email by Timothy Hooker)
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