Bindi Irwin -- she's a doll, literally and figuratively

posted by halboedeker on Jul 5, 2008 6:22:28 PM The kid is a star. If there was any doubt, we have more confirmation: Bindi Irwin, daughter of the late "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, has inspired a doll. The toy, selling for $15 to $20, will be in stores in September, according to The Associated Press. The plastic likeness also says, "You can make the world a better place" and "Crikey! Let's go help wildlife." How will Barbie be able to keep up? Maybe she can start wearing shrimp. Then everyone can say: Throw another shrimp on the Barbie. Back to Bindi, whose star is ascending. Last month, she collected an Emmy for the Discovery Kids show "Bindi the Jungle Girl." She was named outstanding performer in a children's series. Her fellow nominees were Jack Hanna of "Jack Hanna's Into the Wild," John Tartaglia of "Johnny and the... [read full story]