New Tween “Dora The Explorer” Revealed
Say hello to Tween Dora The Explorer.
Earlier this month, PopCrunch commenters found themselves in a lively discussion about a proposed effort to turn television’s beloved Dora The Explorer into a leggings-wearing, lip-glossing popping full-fledged tween.
The move to age Dora has turned into a public relations nightmare for Nickelodeon and Mattel–with thousands parents protesting that they’re just not ready for their little girls to see Dora all grown up.
In an animated image released by Mattel/Nickelodeon on Monday, the tween version of the Nickelodeon character Dora the Explorer was revealed, and company officials say the uproar over Dora’s makeover is just one big misunderstanding.
In a press statement, Mattel and Nick insists preschooler Dora isn’t going anywhere. They are simply introducing a new line called Dora’s Explorer Girls, aimed at girls 5-8 and scheduled to hit stores this Fall.
“I think there was just a misconception in terms of where we were going with this,” Gina Sirard, vice president of marketing at Mattel, says. “Pretty much the moms who are petitioning aging Dora up certainly don’t understand. … I think they’re going to be pleasantly happy once this is available in October, and once they understand this certainly isn’t what they are conjuring up.”
“The reason for creating this new Dora line is to offer an alternative to moms who want their daughters to stay little girls, a little longer,” the statement concludes. The Tween Dora doll comes with a USB port and is compatible with online story lines.
She’s kinda cute…we could do without those Lindsay Lohan leggings though.
Written by Castina on March 16th, 2009 | Tagged as: Popular Culture
On March 16th 2009, Blah Girls! wrote:
She's cute!! Love her outfit!
On March 16th 2009, D.I.V.A wrote:
OMG, i luv it, my girl Dora looking F-L-Y. LOL
On March 16th 2009, green_bird wrote:
Um, NO. Dora, put the makeup and the earring the fuck DOWN. And take those pearl earrings out too while you're at it. get into some jeans and some athletic sneakers.
The lolification of Dora is sickening. Six year old girls watch this shit.
On March 16th 2009, Cam wrote:
Why does it have to be Dora? If they want to give pre teen girls a character, make it something new, another girl! Why age Dora? I think it's Nickelodeon that doesn't doesn't understand!
On March 16th 2009, mhmm bitch wrote:
Umm hell no.i am fer sher not letting my little cousins watch this nor the kids i babysitt if shes looking like that.
that is no influence on 4-8 year olds.
what the fuck were they htinking adding that new look
i would rather have my cousins n kids watch spongebob til there 8 or 10..not this.."im growing up with you!" shit
fuch no
On March 16th 2009, bobo wrote:
what, really?
i'll never understand nick's fascination with aging their cartoon characters. are you really that desperate?
On March 17th 2009, Leonidas wrote:
Meh… I only came here because the Geekologie Writer said there were some pretty funny comments on this article. After reading the above^, I'm shocked to learn that they actually show Dora to people in padded cells.
On March 17th 2009, Andi wrote:
I think creating an older Dora is great! It keeps my daughter's attention- rather than heading towards Hannah Montana and the Jonas Brothers (which are too old for her attention.) This tween Dora is the right fix- she's into glam like the older ones but seems to have a medium for the girls who are in the middle of Dora and Hannah Montana. The moms against her- should just not let their daughters grow up ever… like that's going to work!
On March 17th 2009, KAM wrote:
I think the new tween Dora is absolutely adorable. Babies don't stay babies forever. This new Dora is intended for the kids who are now too old to watch the younger version. Please…Just grow up–like Dora has!
On March 17th 2009, Chunky_Monkey wrote:
What the hell? why would Nick want to age Dora? i think it's absolutley ridiculous. little kids should watch little kids on the TV.
On March 17th 2009, Moo. wrote:
She isn't showing her crotch, her preteen cleavage, or anything. She looks playful, happy. The show has been around for 9 years, I think people can handle two variations of Dora now. The world isn't ending, and no. This version of Dora will not be teaching little girls to take their tops off. Sheesh.
On March 17th 2009, priscilla lopez wrote:
Where is Boot's he was my favorite ???? Why did Dora have to change ?
On March 17th 2009, Julian Mentat wrote:
There is a precedent for all this. When I was a little child, my Mom would tell me about Baby Jesus. When I got older she introduced me to an 'aged' version of the character – now he was a carpenter who got in trouble with the law. And boy, did he grow his hair!
On March 18th 2009, blah wrote:
im really not sure,ive always wanted people to age the cartoons but now seeing the girl i grew up with grow faster than me (seriously shes like 12 here!) i mean its weird seeing her older! i guess its ok but of course they only did it not to bore people and them stop buying stuff..its always about money isnt it
On March 18th 2009, fontor wrote:
This is a horrible travesty that will warp children's minds for generations.
I mean, leggings? Seriously? Leggings?!
On March 18th 2009, haley wrote:
i think moms have no reason to get mad because of the leggings..what about them? theyre just leggings. but what kids and people will miss is the small dora,"Du du du du du dora" and her little friends. i do not think they should have made her a tween, but its no reason to get steaming mad.
On March 18th 2009, haley wrote:
whats the big deal?? whats she doing wrong? she looks playful! i mean really! people just need to open their eyes and grow up!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On March 18th 2009, Jill wrote:
They should have drawn her like that from the start! She almost looks like a different character completely, which is a good thing. Because the other drawing style is just hideous. So homely and ugly….
On March 18th 2009, Tiffany wrote:
I am pissed. My 2 year old daughter loves Dora and I think she is a great roll model for her. She loves the outdoors and is eager about learning. I don't need my 2 year old wanting to become a teen just becuase dora is grown up now…..this is ridiculous!!
On March 18th 2009, diuuzgodu wrote:
I think that Dora looks absolutely fine. Little girls see other girls looking like this, so don't keep them surrounded by toddlers that are running around with monkeys, maps, and talking backpacks. Its a good idea too because soon they will be going to school like Dora. And at least shes not goth. Also do you really want your child fat like the younger Dora and showing her belly or skinny yet not anorexic and looking cute in a trendy styleu tell me! Dora's other clothes were so out of style anyhow. And her shirt was a bit high. And her shorts are just as high as the leggings of the new tween Dora. So obviously the new tween Dora is fine. So stop your nagging people and get over your girls growing up. Cause this will be them in a few years, anyway!!!!
On March 18th 2009, Perryluvr wrote:
She is kinda cute… Kids Have to grow up… not always stay 7 years old… But they're probably going to show reruns of DARA THE EXPLORER. A heads up to People who dont want this tween dora
On March 18th 2009, dayshaun wrote:
okay one i think everybody is takin dis all out of proportion i mean kids are soon gonna have to learne ppl can't stay young forever i mean dora would've haved to age sometime plus the new dora looks more mature nd it's not like she's showin her ass or chest to the world she looks appropiate for her age nd i kno atleast 20 million lil 4-8 yr old girls dress like dat i think the cartoon is a good idea it shows kids how to stay young nd mature at the same time nd i would love for my daughter to watch this show maybe she can learn something from this i hope nd it keeps her attention drawn to the tv nd i can have atleast a half nd hour to my self or maybe morew time
On March 18th 2009, Margie Rodriguez wrote:
I love it!!, and my five year old daughter loves it,, she is updated get over it! :)
On March 18th 2009, so what wrote:
FABOULOUS!!!1
On March 18th 2009, so what wrote:
FIERCE!!!!!!!
On March 19th 2009, christina wrote:
i think she look really cute…. i dont under stand this mom this days the only thing they do is blah blah blah dora aint staying small forever she need to grow and i thing this is right….
On March 19th 2009, Lauren wrote:
I have a 2 year old daughter … she loves dora…She has a 9 year old sister who will most likely like tween dora …. But i dont need my 2 year old confused…Why cant it be a different character ???? Why have her grow up and make toddlers want to be like the tween dora??? I dont have a problem with how she looks ( Like the leggings) for older kids … But id rather see her as a different name and show.
On March 19th 2009, Valsha wrote:
The tween Dora is beautiful, if you ask me. I mean really, people need to chill out. She doesn't look like a slut, she looks fine. Nick Jr and Matell wouldn't do this and make her look like a slut. You people are taking it too seriously, she can't stay a child forever. I think they should keep Dora The Explorer reruns on the air, but make a new show for Dora The Tween and make it directed towards an older age group. Like 8 or 9 year olds and up or so. Chill out people, this won't be realeased till October, plus, when it will be realeased, not much will change.
Now I want to see an older Diego!!!
On March 19th 2009, Alexis wrote:
I think her outfit is cute and appropriate. She could go without the makeup considering tweens are 10-12 and is over-sexualized. However, some people do not realize that ear piercing is a traditional cultural aspect, so Dora having her ears pierced is not about age, it's about culture. And could you really tell me that you don't know any girl under the age of 5 that has ears pierced? Probably not.
On March 19th 2009, Bee wrote:
I think this is a lot better! Jesus! She isn't busy slutting around like Miley Cyrus or something! Her outfit is perfect for young girls: young and trendy. Bored housewives of America: GO PICK ON HANNAH MONTANA AND PETITION HER WHORE ASS! Not Dora! I mean, come on. It's a cartoon. And at least she grew into her head!
On March 19th 2009, samantha wrote:
i like the new dora and she is not a hussy.however i like the old dora too.i mean we all used to watch dora and the little kids still do.when we were younger and watch dora the old dora was the one we had been watching and dora had benn on television for actually kinda a long time.i like things the way it is.
On March 19th 2009, sunfleck wrote:
Not as bad as I'd feared, though I won't be watching. Looks like she finally grew into her head.
On March 19th 2009, from a real kid wrote:
damn like really wtf i dont like this at all
u ppl are all crazy and get a freakin life
and yea the ones that said grow up are right
and at the same time…what the hell…why would u age her she should just stay the way she is the're always babies being boren so they end up watching it …and the ones that grow up and end up likeing makeovers ans other stuff like that move on ….damn i dont know why u ppl can just thinkthis way instead of fighting and pting up stupid comments about how another cartoon is slutyer than the other…
On March 20th 2009, annoym wrote:
she looks so cute. i really dont see what the big deal it there is nothing slutty about this she looks adorable.
On March 20th 2009, dan wrote:
This is a complete non-issue. Not only are these parents wasting their energy on something completely trivial, they’re setting a bad example for their children – that it’s perfectly acceptable to be fussy, easily irritated people who get angry whenever anything changes. Are you going out of your way to petition or lodge official complaints because a cartoon character will be a couple years older? If so, you’re unfit to be a parent (and probably too stupid to vote, for that matter).
On March 20th 2009, Megan wrote:
Maybe she can be Dora's older sister, or cousin?!?! She's pretty though, they didn't put her in a trashy outfit, thats for sure!
On March 20th 2009, Stella wrote:
omg she is so cute!
why is this so controversial??
i don't get it….. she is not "too sexy" she is just what dora would look like as a teenager…. duuuh
On March 21st 2009, Asia wrote:
I understand that mothers could be upset. I love her look. It's really cute. I dislike the make up though. I personally think it would be more appropriate to make this a different character, like an older cousin of hers, and keep the old
Dora well, and alive for the younger audiences. I would rather have my two year old watch the younger Dora, than this older one. Make her Dora's older cousin!
On March 21st 2009, unnown wrote:
i think all the people that say bad stuff about this new Dora are crazy i have my cousin that in 4 and cant wait till the new Dora comes out and stop cursing at the new Dora bc that shows you have no manners i wonder how you talk to your children
On March 22nd 2009, Tracy wrote:
As a mom of two I have to say the I LOVE the change!!! Our kids grow up, why shouldn't Dora and other cartoon characters???
On March 22nd 2009, gg wrote:
cant they just make a her a long-lost sister or something?? Where’s the “educational” part of the series when this comes out?
On March 22nd 2009, Girl that looks like wrote:
seriously
what the heck is wrong with all you moms? Like for real, I'm the same age as the new Dora, and LOOK like her, except without the lip gloss and I dress gothic. So let me ask you, would you rather have your little girls watch me do the show or this Dora?
She looks adorable and I don't see anything wrong with the leggings. And she's only wearing lip gloss.
And this is coming from a teenage girl who hates Dora.
So seriously, you moms should get a life and let your girls watch Dora grow up like them. And right now, for real, how many of your daughters play dress up? with make up and slutty dresses?
This new Dora isn't looking like Miley Cyrus, who so many little girls look up to, and plus, Dora is a freaking CARTOON!
I'm only commenting this because my mom asked me to look up new Dora, and all the overprotective mothers here are pissing me off.
So seriously, get over it, Dora grew up into a beautiful girl who will still have her big brain. Nickalodeon would not show her making out with random boys in the show. Heck we don't even know what the new show is going to be about, so I end this comment with my wise,teenage girl advice: Get over it, Dora grew up, and your daughters will too.
On March 23rd 2009, jorn wrote:
pretty hot imo
On March 24th 2009, tamy wrote:
This TV show is for little girls not for teens!!! Dora is the only little girl figure that make sense. Why should they change her?!?! Isn’t enough that teen girl an even younger want to look like Britney Spears (a slut) and now they want to introduce this to little girls? Come on! Ok, she’s not that bad for now, but it’s a beginning. Let children play like real kids and not think about witch lip gloss look good with this eye shadow or witch purse would match with these high hills!
On March 24th 2009, samantha wrote:
all these mad parents need to shut up. they are leggings for god sake if you put your kid in a skirt its the same thing. all of you guys are saying how its a bad influence but your cursing and getting pissed because thats not bad. any ten yearold would wear that . they shouldnt have made her older but they did she isnt a slut or a whore she is a 10 year old with cute style.
On March 24th 2009, :) wrote:
Wow, they shouldn't have aged dora.
for one, she can't explore in flats!
and the dress will get ruined and she doesn't want that to happen.
the tomb boy dora should stay the same.
and if the moms really want them to stay little girls,
then they should try to find other shows to watch like on playhouse disney.
this idea is stupid and i don't think they should age dora.
On March 25th 2009, Kristie wrote:
Listen people, there are limited role models out there for girls of this group. Most programming is for little girls or teens. Hannah Montana and most Disney programming is for older kids. Playhouse Disney is for little ones. Dora looks cute. There are far worse things on real little girls. Low cut shirts, micro mini skirts…have you Dora Haters taken a look at the real world lately? Dora looks like a nun. She won't be hooking. She won't be sitting in a room painting her nails and smacking her gum. They won't do a show on how to get boys to notice you. They are just addressing a much overlooked group…girls stuck between being a baby and being a teen.
On March 25th 2009, brittany wrote:
i don't understand why people are freaking out about this. It's not a big deal. The new dora looks adorable and the people saying that they wont let their child, sisters and brothers, or their cousins watch this have major issues if this really concerns those people. Maybe the show will be better if dora is growing up. Personally i think this is a good idea. She doesn't look like a tramp or a slut or anything. The new dora isn't wearing anything revealing. She is wearing earrings and jewelry but what little girl doesn't? The new dora looks like someone i would want my child to look up too. Some people need to calm down.
On March 26th 2009, Melinda wrote:
I think Dora looks okay. I'm Hispanic ( not like that really matters ) and Dora dresses kinda like my cousin who is going into the third grade. I mean she absolutely LOVES leggings. Especially with the lace at the bottom. And I barely see any make up. Just the lips gloss. and even that's not really noticeable. She kinda looks like every little girl you see at the Elementery school
On March 27th 2009, Chelsi wrote:
I am furious that they are changing Dora. Not only is Boots my daughter's favorite character, going to be gone, but I don't want my 2 year old having to relate to a tween. As for those of you saying that children have to grow up and realize others have to grow…well guess what, my child and alot of other children who watch Dora are only toddlers and they didn't get their chance to get the new episodes with the young Dora. And…how many 10 year olds do you know that watch Dora…I work for an elementary school and the answer is none.
On March 27th 2009, sally wrote:
I think this Dora makeover is the most retarded thing ever! My little cousins, sisters and the kids i babysit love this show. But thanks to this new make over i wont let them. Who the FUCK came up with this stupid idea to make dora look like a slut?! They shouldnt advertise this stuff, the original dora was and will always be the best!
On March 27th 2009, jessi wrote:
This Dora makeover makes no sense. The kids who watch this show are toddlers. They cant relate to a tween their little! Why make the main character of a little kids show a tween, no tweens watch the show! But the ones who do love boots, who will now be gone and loved the old Dora who they had fun watching and learning those small spanish words!
Who ever designed the new Dora should change their mind about this makeover!!
On March 27th 2009, Lauren wrote:
I love the new dora and i think people need to shut the fuck up if you dont want your kids to watch it then dont . But dont mess it up for the one who do like the new dora
On March 27th 2009, Selam wrote:
I don't think she looks terrible. It's not like Dora is wearing a push-up bra and Uggs. But what I worry is how young girls watching this show would start to value looking pretty over what they can accomplish intellectually. And this show is geared towards the under 10 crowd, so why should those kids start to worry about looking 12 or 13? That's the real problem both sides should worry about.
On March 28th 2009, julia wrote:
Personally i dont see anything wrong with the new dora. Its not like she has on high heels daisy dukes and a shirt that shows her chest and belly button. She looks cute and sutable for her age. They are still going to have the other dora to. I dont see what the problem is. If you dont care for the new dora dont watch it. plus the show isnt even out yet. The way some people talk about it makes it seem like she is going to paint her nails hang out at the mall all day and talk to boys over the phone!
On March 28th 2009, Grandpa Lane wrote:
I think those little girls are beautiful. They remind me of my grand daughters.
On March 28th 2009, kevin kinne wrote:
I don't think that the new Dora's "sexed-up". That looks more like what a little girl would wear to a birthday party. I do like the new art style, though, more color, more detail, less stiff-looking than the older but still cute Dora design. Hair can be a nightmare to draw!
On March 28th 2009, Isabella Owens wrote:
OMG I LOVE THE NEW DORA! But why do parents hate it? IT'S SOOOO CUTE!!!!!
POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!!
:)
On March 29th 2009, Really? wrote:
She looks appropiate for a child. Its not like she has a phone in her pocket and a boy hanging on the side of her. I mean seriously she looks mature for a child. All of your children are going to grow up someday and this is exactly how they are going to look. At least she isnt as bad as Miley Cyrus. And if you really dont like this new look then dont let your child(ren) watch it. I think she looks perfect!
On March 29th 2009, me wrote:
Ok anyone who says somethin bad about the way she dresses better hope I never meet them because my 7 year old sister dresses like this everyday for school or going to the store or anything.And I personally think the look is adorable i'd definatley love to have my sister see her and my mom doesn't see a problem either.
On March 29th 2009, me wrote:
My daughter is 6. She has her ears pierced and wears my necklaces (everywhere). She has her own jewelry too. Lip gloss….yes she wears it….not to school. She loves to wear dresses and would go out and play with the boys in the dress if I didn't make her change….So what is the big deal? They finally aged a cartoon character……..Look at Sesame Street……….they never aged and you can still buy their stuff. People are not buying Dora stuff because so many are out of work. Its not like they don't want to buy it for the girls. Keep in mind that when the economy turns around……people will start buying again.
On March 29th 2009, Leon wrote:
I've got to admit, I expected worse. A mini skirt, more makeup, a pouty expression, etc.
But this is great. This is a wholesome appearance for Dora. Her outift is pretty and age appropriate. And so does the plastic jewelry. BTW, the earrings. My sister had her ears pierced since birth.
Back on track, her appearance is clearly more wholesome than Bratz, Barbie or Hanna Montana.
On March 30th 2009, ur mom wrote:
i think the new dora is cute. why would anyone want to watch a fat coconut-head!!!!????
On March 30th 2009, Blare Arreat wrote:
To start this out, with as much honesty as I can, I've never understood your type, the stronghold parents that feel that it is needed to control their children and how they wish to live, acting as if they're mindless figures without a wondering mind of their own; and anything you disagree with is so quickly outlawed, generally without their consent. why is it that you cry of rape and force upon children? Yet you try and design your own being, and look at them as incapable, inferior subhumans creatures. You oppose the exploitation of children on the grounds that they have fewer years of experience; however, you have no problem exploiting them yourselves for that very same reason.
This is why the children do not progress; it's because they have silly, over-protective, controlling parents like you saying they're incapable of doing shit on their own, simply because they lack age.
And now to get a bit more harsh for being such mindless morons.
What in the hell do you parents see wrong with leggings, a longer shirt, and dress shoes? Yes, sure, makeup… so fucking what? Have your children never played around with glitter or in your makeup? What type of role model are you if you do it? Is it any different when you spew such hypocrisy to your children and show the true shady controlling, insecure beings you truly are? What a great parent you are to show hypocrisy and ageism at it's worst. Society has gotten so far out of hand with its views on children, and it's obvious with your mindless shit being spread throughout our everyday lives.
On March 30th 2009, Blare Arreat wrote:
To start this out, with as much honesty as I can, I've never understood your type, the stronghold parents that feel that it is needed to control their children and how they wish to live, acting as if they're mindless, figures without a wondering mind of their own; and anything you disagree with is so quickly outlawed, generally without their consent. why is it that you cry of rape and force upon children? Yet you try and design your own being, and look at them as incapable, inferior subhumans creatures. You oppose the exploitation of children on the grounds that they have fewer years of experience; however, you have no problem exploiting them yourselves for that very same reason.
This is why the children do not progress; it's because they have silly, over-protective, controlling parents like you saying they're incapable of doing shit on their own, simply because they lack age.
And now to get a bit more harsh for being such mindless morons.
What in the hell do you parents see wrong with leggings, a longer shirt, and dress shoes? Yes, sure, makeup… so fucking what? Have your children never played around with glitter or in your makeup? What type of role model are you if you do it? Is it any different when you spew such hypocrisy to your children and show the true shady controlling, insecure beings you truly are? What a great parent you are to show hypocrisy and ageism at it's worst. Society has gotten so far out of hand with its views on children, and it's obvious with your mindless shit being spread throughout our everyday lives.
On March 30th 2009, Candy714 wrote:
She's pretty but i think they should leave the small Dora cause lil kids are going to say that is not the real dora nick should not leave them change Dora (i wonder if they are going to change the backpack,map,most imprtantly boots) i think they are going to make a boyfriend for dora i love the things that she has on.
On March 31st 2009, UR MOM wrote:
My bro thinks shes hot. But i think she is really pretty and i think she is a huge improvement from the old Dora. When i saw a pic of the new dora and the old Dora i thought she was fat with her blubber showing and that really needed a makeover. I mean, did you see her hair?!?!
On March 31st 2009, Michelle wrote:
I think the new dora is really pretty. They can't keep the same dora for all the shows she has to get older sometime and they wont want her to be fat and ugly for the rest of the shows. So it is pretty obvious that they are going to make her look pretty. Anyways everyone who is saying they don't like her are just jealous. And yes you are just jealous of a cartoon!!!!!!
On March 31st 2009, steph wrote:
As a parent I do have a few things to say to some of these other parents. First of all, this new Dora doesn't look like a streetwalker or anything of the sort! At least not like any I've seen!! lol! She looks like a cute, normal 10 year old! I don't see what the problem is lookwise? Second of all, I heard that Nick was going to keep running the younger version and the older version as well. But if they eventually stop running the younger version, so what? I grew up with the Rugrats and they grew up too. But guess what? I got over it! Shocking, huh? Third and final of all – and this is directed to the ones who are making the biggest stink – are you aware that the channels on your t.v. set change? And that you can have your children watch other programs? And that they don't have to be Dora? Guess what parents? In this life your children ARE going to see other people and kids at school and even some t.v. characters change and maybe do some things you wouldn't allow your children to do or aren't comfortable with. So, seeing as how this is a fact of life and is inevitable, why don't you use this "new dora" as an opportunity to talk with your kids and teach them the morals you believe in–instead of relying on the t.v. to do it for you. Just a thought.
On May 16th 2009, Ashley wrote:
I think that people are missing something important in the article….she will have her own show called Dora’s Explorer Girls…i mean seriously…PAY ATTENTION AND READ EVERYTHING!!! My niece is excited because she thinks she is to old for the current Dora and keeps asking me when the new one is going to be on tv. She likes that Dora has an outfit similar to hers and has the same kind of jewelry….Emma's is play jewelry. BTW she is almost 6.
It is kind of stupid for people to get so mad that Dora is going to grow up. If they have such a problem with a little girl growing up they need to make a serum to make their daughters stay 2 years old forever. GET OVER IT.
On June 15th 2009, lola wrote:
the new dora is cute but the little girls and boys like the old dora better.any way,nick jr. only has kids show that are for KIDS UNDERSTAND!!!they schould have the new dora on anthor channel.
On June 22nd 2009, Bloom wrote:
I cannot believe how much controversy Tween Dora has caused! This is ridiculous! Dora looks absolutely adorable! All little girls have to grow up eventually, so why shouldn't Dora and other characters? In fact, they only only increased her age by 3 years (She's 10)! What's the big deal with her leggings, her lip gloss or her earrings? In fact, I don't even see how anyone could be against the earrings! I've seen plenty of 2-year-old girls wearing earrings! Dora is not dressed as a slut. She looks like a perfectly normal 10-year-old and she has grown up beautifully. I especially like that she grew into her head. And if I recall correctly, 7-year-old Dora wears a tight shirt that slightly exposes her stomach. It's amazing how some of these parents approve of a tight shirt, but not of leggings, lip gloss or earrings. Wow.
On June 24th 2009, Lexi K. wrote:
i think that if they wanted to make this character they should at least make her a big sister or something because i think the old dora is fine the way she looks n doesnt need a make over and no i dont have any kids but when i do i dont want them to be watching shit on tv like this and want to start wearin make-up n grow up fast just to be like a LITTLE KIDS tv show the outfits is ok but they dont need to change the way she look and thats thee bottom line
On June 30th 2009, Rosa wrote:
Okay – here it is coming from the mother of a four year old Dora fan – I don't see what the big deal is. The Dora pictured here is very sweet and confident looking which is something we would like to project to the 5-8yr old crowds and they're NOT getting rid of the younger Dora version so people need to relax. Your 2yr olds will still get old school Dora and the older kids will have the opportunity of a older version. And people come on – whats with hating the leggings. I think leggings are very stylish for this age bracket and my daughter has some of her own. In fact my almost 5 yr old has many outfits that are similar to the Dora pictured above. People need to embrace change. Your babies have to age so why not have a character that they already know and love age with them?
On July 3rd 2009, dave attel wrote:
Get over it!!!!!! It's a cartoon. If you don't want your kids to watch, don't let them. So many other cartoons to bash, Tom and Jerry showed you how to bang someone over the head with a hammer, looney tunes showed homesexual undertones, He-Man, G.I. Joe, and Transformers showed turf wars. Kids are not easily influenced by cartoons, if you are a good parent and teach them your morals and values then you have nothing to worry about. The parents that are lazy and use the T.V. as a babysitter shouldn't be parents. There are far worse thing to worry about than aging a character, and she might be a better role model for these kids than britney spears. The funny thing is that the people complaining might be the ones that smoke in the car with kids, and pass out drunk while watching family guy while their kids are in the next room. Bottom line there are soo many programs to choose from, find one that works for you.
On July 22nd 2009, hypesol wrote:
very nice and pretty doll .. i like it i m also working on illustration and animations …
On July 22nd 2009, Jannae(kid) wrote:
I think the new dora is just right 4 kids my age (9) and NO ONE SHOULD BE SWEARING at dora she looks fine like a little girl like me and if she has her on tv show I will 4 sure watch so dont hate the new dora
On July 22nd 2009, Jannae(kid) wrote:
no one call her a tramp o r a hore U DONT EVEN KNOW THE GIRL YET U DONT KNOW HER PERSONALITY LIKE GOSH
On July 23rd 2009, calmcrapdown wrote:
Okay people! There is not enough pre teen shows for preteens these days! they need a show! and pre teens ARE growoing girls and wear lipgloss and much more ! and if yuo dont want your little kids watching dora grown up then buy regular dora dvds and have your kids watch those
On July 29th 2009, jasire04 wrote:
The new Dora is not a proper role model; the new form of a children educational character Dora has been transform into a teenage Dora who wears lipstick and have a more grown women look to her appearance; So the audience that is in tune to Dora is targets to inappropriate image of what they want to resemble.
However I feel yes she a bit adult looking but parents have to control the situation. Dora is not supposed to be a role model she helps children learn things in a fun way. It the parents job to monitor how the child absorbs the new Dora. The makers of Dora wanted make a older Dora to grab children attention that felt they maybe too old to watch the younger Dora that’s their job, who doesn’t know sex sell it sad that this triggers children but if you install proper parenting in your child there no room for any thing else; parents have to install the right foundation in to there children. Dora is no different then Barbie who did everything but get married Barbie had trips a baby with ken now what does that say? There was no Barbie getting married so that is also sending a bad message to our children. We as parents have to dissect what the children are not able to. Every child becomes adults so don’t over protect them and hide everything from them, teach them the right way they wont looked to others because everything has been address at home Children’s real role model should be some one they can actually talk to a real human being that can guide them in there everyday life, and there maybe a time when a child may want to dress up like one of the character which fine that’s what Halloween is for. Parents have to maintain there children because if we leave them in the hands of television world they will be lost forever. Teach your child why they should be themselves and not a character on television. Install values in the child because if not it they will go from wanting to belike Dora to wanting to be like the popular girl in school. Teach your child why it important to be themselves and explain to them they don’t have to dress or look like somebody else to be special. Children have to be taught that they are special no matter who they are. This is something that is very vital for a child to understand and will take the child way further than Dora.
On August 3rd 2009, bryana wrote:
wow yall r so dumm sh elooks greAT I KNOW DAT SHE GRWOING UP AND ALL BUT DOES DAT MEAN ANYTHING I KNOW ALL OF UR KIDS R YOUNG NOW BUT WHEN THEY GET OLDER THEY WILL WANTA BE ALL INTO THE LASTEST TRENDS SOME WILL WANTS TO DRESS LIKE DORA WITH THE LEGGINGS AND STUFF U R BABIES WONT SATY BAIES 4 LONG ITZ TIME TO GIVW DEM A LIL SPCE YALL DUM AZZ BITCHED MOM DAT ZNOT COOL GROW UP WHEN YALL WERE LIL AND YOUNG YALL HAD ALL DEM FELLINGS LIKE OHH DAT IZ SO CUTE I WANT DAT AND ALL THIS OTHER FUKIN STUFF DID YALL STOP YA HELL TO THE NO FUCK YALL
On August 9th 2009, smcriv wrote:
Why is this such a big deal? I have 2 five year olds and a one year old all girls and I could care less if they like the new Dora or not. I am not a strict parent, but they are not allowed to play with BRATZ which I think are slutty and inappropriate…so what her hair is longer and she is wearing normal clothes and her lips are pink, at least she doesn't have DSL's like the BRATZ jeez people lighten up. I think she is adorable and looks just like one of my girls.
On August 22nd 2009, Victoria wrote:
I like the new Dora! She looks playful and nice. I was skeptical about the new Dora about her looking like a slut but she looks…"Tweenish" but still like Dora…I'm looking forward to seeing the new Dora but I still would like to see the old Dora and they should keep the old Dora the Explorer on aire.
On September 6th 2009, Rosie wrote:
SHE IS CUTE…STOP HATEN!!!! IF U DNT LIKE IT….DNT WATCH IT!!!!DAMN IT AINT THAT SERIOUS!!!!!!!
On October 12th 2009, cherry wrote:
I know I'm really late re-reading this, but for anyone who might still be out there reading this stuff..
In all seriousness, those of you who are complaining if you are that concerned about the new Dora, why don't you just not let your kid watch the show, it's very simple, sure everyone is entitled to an opinion, but as long as you actually parent your kid, instead of sitting them in front of the TV for hours, then you can control what the kid watches…. You're parenting style is up to you…. but if you are going to complain….. Take the kid the park, or to play outside instead of having the tv on in the first place, As far as how she's dressed, she dresses a lot like my 7 yr. if anyone has noticed, leggings are back in style.. . .
And my two cents- For those who are calling her names and whining about the nature of her look, try using spell check before you post, it's a lot more credible, if you show some intelligence in the what you type.. . .
On December 19th 2009, weasel wrote:
We're complaining because this is a stupid idea. We don't want little kids to start getting influenced like that. They'll think if they dont wear makeup and stuff they aren't so pretty. The old Dora is great because she has a casual little girl image, and it doesnt matter much how she looks, but all the stuff she teaches. She looks too much like a Barbie now, and a more adult-ish image.
At least, it should be targeted at girls 9 and up. 7 year olds shouldn't have to be worrying about make-up and fancy clothes. And if you were like that, then wow, what a sad childhood you must have had. When me and my friends were kids, all we wanted to do was play and laugh. Nobody cared how you looked so at least dont put her in the same block as the usual kid shows.
This version is too… loli.
On December 19th 2009, bear wrote:
The thing is, Dora was around when I was little. And now im 16. Parents say they aren't ready for the tween Dora, well Dora started WAY before their "little girls" were even born.
On December 19th 2009, bear wrote:
It's time Dora grew up. Their "little girls" seriously wont stay babies forever.
On January 19th 2010, Jannae(kid) wrote:
she looks great i wuld even wear tat outfit she is perfectly fine and we need a new dora have u heard what the kids in grade 3 4 5(me) say about her no we say shes ugly stupied all sorts of things we need a new dora so calm the hell down she is fine nothin is wrong with her she looks great like i said before i wuld defenitley watch her show and boots needs to go fine himself a lady and im glad tat they took down doras big head she was sooooo ugly before now she is cute and casual and tats how alot of kids dress.
On January 26th 2010, Dora's Father i wrote:
OMG SHE HAS TEETH!!!
On January 28th 2010, Mckenna wrote:
She's not wearing Make-up! I mean, god forbid someone should have full lips! As fr the earring, I've had earrings since I was 4 or 5, and I turned out okay. She's wearing a tunic top, people, not a minidress. I think it's cute. It's the kind of thing my three year old cousin would pick out for herself. I've always hated stupid Dora, maybe this one will be a bit better. Seriously, I remember being four, watching Dora, and thinking…"I'm a little too old for this…"
…I was four. I still watched the other kid shows, but this show just insulted me. When I was ten, I looked like that Dora. When I was 8, I didn't look a thing like the old freak. The old one was 8, right?
On February 26th 2010, its not a big deal wrote:
look i see no problem with the new dora
for all that are saying she looks too old, she does not! i know a lot of people that would wear somthing like that. and the makup isn't even visible. and this is for parents who are afraid theyr toddlers are gonna grow up like her: THEY ARE 2!!! why can't dora grow up with her audeunce??? its not like theyr stopping the old dora. if you have such a problem with the new, cute older dora, just let your kids watch the old one. i dont see why parents r obsessing over somthing that is nothing. its just a tv show!!!!
On March 18th 2010, Megz wrote:
I think she should be in more tomboyish clothes. When I see her as her original preschool self, I do not think she would grow up to be a girly type. If Mattel wants her to be the Anti-Barbie, they should make her look more like what she was named to be: an explorer. That is why everyone is fussing over it, they want Dora to stay as the nice girl adventurer that their kids look up to. Giving her this look makes me think she is more likely to be wanting to grab some lip gloss and go shopping than solve mysteries and adventure
On April 4th 2010, Gabriella wrote:
I like it. its not like she's half naked or dressed slutty. nor does she have huge boobs she's a still looks like a kid. she looks like a 11 year old that's having fun and is as sweet and innocent as her former younger character was. so what if she doesn't look like a dude? does everyone want their little girls to be tomboys and dikes? i don't care about her clothes or her new look. she's still going to be a positive role model for the kids. its just like Rugrats when they grew up..so get over it. Moms should worry about other things than a cartoon.
On April 12th 2010, gaby wrote:
you should see the new dora website. you can dress her up and stuff. and wear makeup and clothes like no other 3 year old can wear! It's fantastic! (*sarcasm*) i just love her mini shorts and her truckload of jewelry! You can really go exploring now, eh? such an amazing role model for toddlers!
On May 24th 2010, michelle wrote:
I am surprised at how so many people are judging the new Dora based on her appearence.
So many of you parents are upset saying that they want their kids to learn the proper lessons from this show — meanwhile, it seems you’re assuming that because she is pretty and wears nice clothes that she can’t possibly teach these proper lessons?
How about we wait until the show is released? If it is educational and fun, then we can all like the new Dora. If is is shallow and trivial, then we won’t. Why base our opinions on her looks? Isn’t THAT teaching our kids that looks matter & that it is okay to make rash judgements?
My question here is – Who is giving the wrong impression? A cute and preppy cartoon character, or the moms in this chain that can’t say 2 sentences without the work “fuck” in it and are busy judging Dora’s worth based soley on her looks…
On June 5th 2010, Tom Masters wrote:
soooo sexy very hot i love the new look who wouldnt the leggings are hot her height is hot her ear ings are hot everything is hot
On July 24th 2010, Alaina wrote:
I believe they are going the right way with Dora because it is an in between sage for kids. I believe if Nickelodeon keptmaking both Dora and older Dora i would be good because they would have attention of both age groups. The outfit is cute, it is definitely something a tween would wear, I believe 5-8 isn’t quite the age range they should be aiming for with tween Dora, more like 7-10.
I believe the problem with people who don’t like her outfit is they pay too much attention to celebrities, negative ones usually and compare negative celebrities to cartoons which are 2 different things. Tween Dora is still going to teach children just in a older fashion and more expanded learning.
I believe parents have blown this out of proportion without even experiencing what it will be like. Its called being closed minded. I’m a parent of 3 and I’m sure my kids wouldn’t mind watching it, in fact I would prefer it because little Dora can get annoying sometimes. Maybe older Dora wont be so annoying. Good luck Nickelodeon, just target market this right and it will be successfull.
And for those parents who don’t want your children watching it, dont let them wach it, its that simple. Go watch Disney, they are just as bad and degrading. Using children, making them a quadruple threat then throwing them away when they get too old.
On August 5th 2010, poetry_mama_16 wrote:
wow…some of you people of here are nuts! i think that the new is a great idea…a lot of girls love dora and once they got older they were SAD that they oculdn’t watch it anymore, so yea this is a good idea…but i do think that they should also keep the old show…and as for “tween dora dresses like a slut.” who and the hell decided that? she looks like every other 9-11 year old in my whole school, leggings, a cute top, earrings, and just like the tiniest of of gloss (it’s not even noticiable)..if you think this is a slut then you wouldn’t know a real slut if she jumped into bed with you…seriously people this is a good thing, not bad…
On August 18th 2010, katie wrote:
WOW DORAS DOING AN NEW SHOW LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! i youst to watch dora the explorer when i was 3 but when the birthday special came on last sunday of course i had to watch it and now in my stumick butterflys are flying and bouncing all around for the new show yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy lol .
On November 4th 2010, wtf wrote:
Some of you people are idiots. You’re acting like they put her out on the street corner in the show or something. Grow a pair. Seriously. I grew up with shit like Mulan where she technically saw naked men in the bathing scene, and I turned out just fine. I played violent video games, all that crap that you blame kids turning bad over. ITS AN OUTFIT CHANGE AND SOME MAKEUP. OH NO. END OF THE WORLD HUH? Screw off with that bs. Total idiots, I swear.
And I bet ninety-nine percent of you fools posting about how slutty she is does something stupid that should more concern you when it comes to what your kids learn. Worry less about a freaking outfit change and more about what you’re teaching your kids. Its just a show. Pull your heads outta your arses. :/
On November 30th 2010, wow shes like 9 wrote:
I think she looks cute in her new outfit ish but I mean she is still a kid and she dresses like the tweens who think its cool and wanna be older. I’m a teenager and I have little sisters and cuz’s who dress like that but I can say, the dress could be a bit longer its not like she has giant boobs hanging out. But no I wouldn’t let my cousins, or kids i babysit watch this
On April 10th 2011, randomnes wrote:
:( NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! OK SO WHY DIDN’T THEY MAKE A NEW SHOW ABOUT A TWEEN. AND REALLY 5 YEAR OLDS AND 6 YEAR OLDS LIKE THE OLD DORA. REALLY ONCE YOUR 7 THERES LOTS OF SHOWS TO WATCH. ANYONE OLDER THEN THAT WILL THINK IT LAME. ITS KINDA PRESSURING KIDS TO GROW UP.
On August 2nd 2011, Julie wrote:
I like the new tween Dora. She looks a lot better than what she looked like before. Also, as someone else already said, she grew into her head and it’s normal. Plus, Dora has real friends, not animals. She finally has 4 girl friends and even her little brother and sister have aged as well. She is finally growing up as I’m sure many moms can relate with their own children so, leave it alone for gosh sakes and just let it happen. If you don’t like it, don’t let your kids watch it. It’s that simple!