Jesus, Moses, Esther dolls offer Bible verses, hugs

0 Comments | AFP, September, 2006

NEW YORK (AFP) — Huggable Jesus is just one of the "the dolls that love you back," offered by a couple of biblical doll-makers in Boston, who hawk plush dolls "that pack fun and faith into one lovable, kid-sized package." There is also Huggable Moses, who cradles in his arms two pillows like tablets and recites all Ten Commandments at the push of a button on the front of his brown robe, which is tied up with twine.

Cliff Rockwood said he and his wife started their "Holy Huggables" business to fill a need of their own child: "I wanted her to have a doll that delivers a message of love and moral grounds." "It's better than giving a toy gun," he told AFP. The 15 centimeter (six inch) dolls are flying off the shelves, "giving every other doll and snuggle toy a run for its...