<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article possibly contains original research . Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations . Statements consisting only of original research should be removed . (September 2008) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article possibly contains original research . Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations . Statements consisting only of original research should be removed . (September 2008) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> The My Buddy doll line was a toy brand made by Hasbro in 1985 with the intention of making a doll to appeal to little boys and teach them about caring for their friends . This idea was both innovative and controversial for its time, as toy dolls were traditionally associated with younger girls . 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 . </P> <P> My Buddy is one of several dolls said to be the inspiration for Chucky, the evil doll from Child's Play . </P>

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