Ty Says 'Malia,' 'Sasha' Dolls Not Based On First Daughters
chicagotribune.com — On Monday, the company said it did not seek permission from the First Family to use the Obama sisters' images. Two days later, the Ty executive said the dolls were not even based on the Obama girls.
First Lady considers Sasha, Malia dolls 'inappropriate'
chicagobusiness.com — First lady Michelle Obama is not pleased about the marketing of a pair of dolls that bear the same names as her daughters.
Michelle Obama Disapprvoes Sasha and Malia Dolls
therightperspective.org — Michelle Obama has given two thumbs down on the new Beanie Baby Dolls based on her daughters, Sasha and Malia.
Beanie Babies maker sells Sasha, Malia dolls
news.yahoo.com — The Oak Brook-based company chose the dolls' names because "they are beautiful names," not because of any resemblance to President Obama's daughters, said spokeswoman Tania Lundeen.
