[1] This idea was both innovative and controversial for its time, as toy dolls were traditionally associated with younger girls.
[2] Hasbro also introduced a companion Kid Sister marketed toward girls.
Hasbro discontinued the line before the start of the 1990s and Playskool took over production, making changes to the likeness and clothing.
[3][4] The doll was jokingly depicted as My Stalker in an episode of Adult Swim's Robot Chicken.
[5] In September 2024, The Loyal Subjects inked a deal with Hasbro to relaunch a host of legacy brands, including My Buddy.