Sandra Drexler : Director retooled Princess Merida from ` ` Brave '' movie as ` ` babe '' for children . Director 's criticism of ` ` sexist marketing '' implies pretty girls not role models , she says . The princess-ified Merida aimed at the merchandising market is hippier , She says dolls are for fantasy , and parents help kids with their imagination . Drexler : Calling new Merida doll sends poor messages .
Sandra Drexler : Director retooled Princess Merida from ` ` Brave '' movie as ` ` babe '' for children . Director 's criticism of ` ` sexist marketing '' implies pretty girls not role models , she says . She says dolls are for fantasy , and parents help kids with their imagination . Drexler : Calling new Merida doll sends poor messages .