Full Press List Archive
- Forbes Names Joeydolls Among the Best Lunar New Year Gifts 2026, Forbes, February 24, 2026
- As Seen on Breakfast Television: Meaningful Gifts for Lunar New Year, Breakfast Television, February 19, 2026
- Joeydolls Featured in BuzzFeed & JoySauce for Lunar New Year Gift Ideas, BussFeed & JoySauce, February 17, 2026
- Joeydolls was featured in New York Magazine’s gift guide, New York Magazine, February 10, 2026
- Dragons' Den Season 20, CBC, January 15, 2026
- Asian-Owned Business Holiday Gift Guide 2025 Must-Haves, RepresentASIAN Project, December 9, 2025
- Asian Founder Courage: Samantha Ong Shows Up With Confidence, The Tao of Self Confidence Podcast, November 25, 2025
- Beach Metro Celebrates Asian Dolls Founded by a Toronto Mom, Beach Metro, November 24, 2025
- Joeydolls Makes Today’s Parent Top Trending Toys of 2025, Today's Parent, November 21, 2025
- Best Gifts 2025: Joeydolls Featured in Yahoo’s Holiday Guide, Yahoo Creators, November 20, 2025
- Joeydolls Recognized by Today’s Parent in Top Toys for Babies 2025, Today's Parent, November 19, 2025
- Train Derailment Challenges Joeydolls During the Holidays, Toronto Star, City News, The Globe and Mail, November 17, 2025
- CanadianSME Spotlights Joeydolls’ Mission to Celebrate Culture, CanadianSME Magazine, November 13, 2025
- Asian Plush Toys Earn a Spot on Toy Insider’s Holiday List, Toy Insider, November 10, 2025
- WIT Holiday Guide Names Joeydolls a Best Gift of the Season, Women in Toys, November 2025
- Joeydolls Named One of the Best Dolls of 2025, Toy Insider, October 27, 2025
- BuzzFeed Highlights Joeydolls’ South Asian Dolls, BuzzFeed, October 22, 2025
- Joeydolls Featured in Fête Chinoise: The Art of Celebration 2025, Fête Chinoise Magazine, October 2025
- From Pitch Practice to Purpose: Joeydolls Wins the Startup Canada Award, Startup Canada, October 2025
- InStore Magazine Highlight Joeydolls in Their Holiday Inspiration Spread, InStore Magazine, October 2025
- Joeydolls Named High Five Grant Finalist: A Win for Representation, High Five Grant for Moms, October 2025
- Best Toys 2025: Joeydolls Celebrates Our Toy Insider Feature, Toy Insider, September 10, 2025
- Redefining Representation Starts with Play with Samantha Ong, Startup Canada Podcast, June 18, 2025
- Families Can Celebrate Asian Heritage with Joeydolls’ Latest Mini Plush Line, Toy Insider, June 11, 2025
- 34 Incredible Asian-Owned Brands That Deserve A Permanent Spot In Your Shopping Rotation, BuzzFeed, May 22, 2025
- FOX 11 Good Day LA Spotlights Joeydolls as AAPI-Owned Brand, Good Day LA, May 15, 2025
- Joeydolls Featured for Diversity in Toys by Toy Times Magazine, Toy Times Magazine, May 2025
- Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month with Joy and Representation, Golden Guide, May 2025
- Asian Dolls Shine at ToyFest 2025: Joeydolls Wins Big, Toy Fest, February 26, 2025
- 23 Gifts From Asian-Owned Businesses To Make Your Gifting This Holiday Season A Slay, BuzzFeed, December 11, 2024
- Looking To Gift A Doll That Isn't A Blonde Barbie? These Ones Stand Out, HuffPost, December 3, 2024
- NAPPA Holiday Gift Guide 2024, Jingle Magazine, December 2024
- Embracing Diversity and Overcoming Challenges, This Mama Got Drama Podcast, September 9, 2025
- Joeydolls: Inclusive Toy Brand on KSDK Channel 5, KSDK Channel 5 News, June 4, 2024
- Joeydolls Featured on Global News Celebrating Asian Heritage Month, Global News, June 2024
- NAPPA Award Winners, Baltimore's Child Magazine, April 2, 2024
- Meet Samantha Ong, Bold Journey, March 22, 2024
- Editor’s Favorites, LA Parent Magazine, March 19, 2024
- Explore Multicultural Toys & Celebrate Diversity with NAPPA Award-Winning Asian Dolls, NAPPA Awards, March 2024
- Joeydolls Wins Sparks Play™ Award for Dolls Promoting Diversity, Sparks Play, March 2024
- 42 Goodies You Can Get To Celebrate Lunar New Year, BuzzFeed, February 6, 2024
- Joeydolls Asian Heritage Dolls Recognized by Good Housekeeping, Good Housekeeping, February 2024
- Must-Have Holiday Toys, The Spruce, January 2, 2024
- Toys as cultural representations. feat. Samantha Ong (Joeydolls), Asian Bitches Down Under Podcast, December 14, 2023
- Asian Toys Meet Asian Stories: Our RepresentASIAN Project’s Feature, RepresentASIAN Project, December 12, 2023
- 20 Unique Gifts To Shop from Artists and Small Businesses, Womanly, December 5, 2023
- Beautiful Doll Toys for Children. Joeydolls Asian Toy Collection Celebrates Diversity, Tesz Millan, November 19, 2023
- Creating a Legacy of Representation : The Journey of Samantha Ong and Joeydolls, In the Doll World, October 29, 2023
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Championing Diversity and Representation,
Mom’s Choice GOLD Award, October 19, 2023 - Asian American Dolls Take Center Stage, Joysauce, October 17, 2023
- Not Your Asian Barbie Doll, The Outland Magazine, October 1, 2023
- Make Room for Different Voices, Edplay Magazine, September 12, 2023
- Dolls That Celebrate Asian Diversity with Samantha Ong, The Toy Coach Podcast, September 11, 2023
- Samantha Ong on the Need for Representation in Toys, Colorism in Asian Culture, and How Her Culturally Accurate Dolls Sold Out on Launch Day, Nuances Podcast, September 10, 2023
- A Mother’s Mission to Create Dolls that Celebrate Asian Heritage and Address Lack of Representation in the Toy Industry, Asian Hustle Network, Agustus 21, 2023
- Embracing Cultural Representation, Filipino TV, July 28, 2023
- Diversity and Representation in Toys, CTV News Channel, July 3, 2023
- Celebrating Diverse Asian-American Dolls and Cultural Inclusion, RepresentASIAN Project, June 27, 2023
- 50 Asian-Owned Businesses That Might Turn Into Your Favorite Brands, BuzzFeed, June 1, 2023
- Asian Dolls, Toy Book, May 11, 2023
- Dolls Celebrating Asian Diversity, Global News, May 8, 2023
- Metro Morning, Global News Radio, May 3, 2023
- Motherhood During Covid & Meaningful Legacies, Heart Open ConversAsians Podcast, May 2023
- Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with Plush Dolls Inspired by Asian Cultures, Toy Insider, April 5, 2023
- Joeydolls: The Asian American dolls you didn’t have growing up, The Proud Asian, March 9, 2023
- Why Representation Matters, Cups of Anxietea Podcast, November 2022
- Samantha Ong on Self-Love, Starting a Business, and Raising Kids who are Proud to be Asian,Thrive Spice Podcast, March 22, 2022
- 18 Creative Revenue Models to Fund Growth Without Investors, StartupNation, December 4, 2025
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Joeydolls in the Media
Share information about your brand with your customers. Describe a product, make announcements, or welcome customers to your store.aAt Joeydolls, our dolls are more than toys; they are lifelong friends designed to grow with your child, providing endless comfort and joy. Crafted with safety as a top priority, our dolls are soft and cuddly, making them suitable for even the youngest children to enjoy worry-free.
We understand the importance of representation. Our diverse Asian dolls showcase a rich tapestry of cultures, reflecting the beauty and uniqueness of every child. By embracing diversity, we aim to foster a sense of belonging and acceptance, combating stereotypes and promoting positive self-identity.
We’ve been featured on various news and media publications which is a testament to our noble mission and impactful journey. In these media features, discover how Joeydolls is making waves in the toy industry, breaking barriers, and redefining standards. Join us on this journey as we celebrate the joy of diversity and the power of meaningful connections through our dolls. From TV features, and magazine spreads to online articles, each feature emphasizes our commitment to providing children with dolls that inspire not only play but also a sense of pride in their cultural identity.
Explore the narratives that capture the essence of Joeydolls – a brand that goes beyond conventional toy-making. Delve into the stories behind the stitches, the passion behind the design, and the impact on children worldwide. Thank you for being a part of our narrative, where Asian dolls become ambassadors of love, unity, and celebration of diversity.
Join us in shaping a world where every child feels seen, heard, and valued through the power of Joeydolls – where diversity is not just celebrated but embraced with open arms.