AA STEFFI LOVE BARBIE CLONE FASHION DOLL SIMBA TOYS 👑 EDMOND'S COLLECTIBLE WORLD 🌎 UNBOXING & REVIEW

In this video, I unbox and review an AA Steffi Love Barbie clone fashion doll by Simba Toys. I take a close 360 view of the articulation, accessories and screening.
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The Steffi Love doll is one of the most successful and enduring Barbie-style fashion dolls not made by Mattel. Manufactured by the German toy company Simba Toys, Steffi Love has been on the market for decades and is one of the best-selling Barbie competitors, especially in Europe.

Here’s a breakdown of her history, including the lawsuit filed by Mattel:

💖 History of Steffi Love
🏭 Origins
The Steffi Love doll was introduced in 1987 by Simba Toys, based in Germany.

She was created to be a more affordable alternative to Barbie, with a focus on family play, trendy fashion, and bright, friendly aesthetics.

Steffi stands about 11.5 inches tall, just like Barbie, with similar body proportions and styles.

👗 What Makes Steffi Unique
Steffi Love has evolved through the years, often reflecting European fashion trends.

She is marketed heavily as a family-oriented doll, often sold with:

A boyfriend named Kevin

A younger sister or daughter named Evi Love

Family playsets like strollers, kitchens, and baby carriages

Compared to Barbie, Steffi dolls are less expensive and are often found in discount chains and international markets.

⚖️ Mattel vs. Simba Toys Lawsuit
📅 Timeline of the Legal Battle
In the early 1990s, Mattel filed a lawsuit against Simba Toys, claiming that Steffi Love was a copyright and trademark infringement of Barbie.

Mattel argued that the Steffi Love doll imitated Barbie’s look, packaging, and branding too closely and could confuse consumers.

🌍 European Court Drama
The legal battle spanned several years and involved courts in Germany and the European Union.

Simba Toys argued that Barbie was not the only standard for fashion dolls and that Steffi Love had distinct features and branding, especially within the European toy market.

⚖️ Outcome
Courts ultimately ruled in favor of Simba Toys, determining that Steffi Love did not violate Mattel’s rights.

The ruling acknowledged the similarity in form but did not find sufficient grounds for copyright infringement.

This legal victory helped solidify Steffi Love’s right to exist as a separate fashion doll brand.

📈 Legacy and Present Day
Steffi Love continues to be massively popular in Europe, Latin America, and parts of Asia.

The line has expanded with:

Career dolls (doctor, astronaut, etc.)

Fantasy themes (mermaids, unicorn riders)

Motherhood play (pregnant Steffi, baby care)

Steffi is considered one of the most successful Barbie competitors of all time, particularly because of her legal victory over Mattel and long market presence.

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