If this weren't a collector's item, I'd understand where the parents were coming from, however, this IS a collector's item. It's not like they HAVE to give this doll to their little girls just because this doll exists. I mean, considering I was a little girl once, I have quite a collection of Barbies. None of them are as well taken care of. My parents did give me a collector's doll once, and it didn't end well. Personally, I really like this doll. The tattoos are quite pretty, and the pink bob and punkish clothes appeal to me from a fashion standpoint. Barbie is a fashion doll, too, and that certainly is modern fashion. I'd consider buying this doll, and I haven't really wanted to buy a doll for a long time. This doll is for collectors, not for little girls. I'd understand the parents' dismay if this was being marketed as a children's toy, but it's not. My opinion? The parents should cool their jets.

I love the tattooed barbie! It looks so pretty and i'd even buy it! It is awesome.
It is a collectors item therefore parents should chill out. I'd buy my child this doll (If I had one.)

well considering the Barbie was $50, I dont think too many parents would want to spend that much on it, so it would fall in the category of colectors item instead of toy. The article also mentioned of another tatooed barbie, with removable sticker tatoos, personaly I think the permanant tattoed barbie is more appropriate because the tattoos are permanent and the kids would realize that they dont come off like the sticker ones do. :) Its more realistic in my oppinion.