These Divine Dolls Have Descended From Olympus Into Retail Stores Around the Country and Online, Just in Time for the Holidays!
St. Louis, MO (July 14, 2026) – The holiday season is soon upon us, and our thoughts once again turn to novel and enriching gifts for the kids in our lives. With no shortage of screen-based temptations saturating our culture, why not seek out an analog toy which calls upon lessons of the distant past, and the divine power of timeless goddesses? Enter the Olympia Doll Collection from Oz Creations, an edifying series of dolls and their stories carefully crafted to bring mythological women of antiquity to modern play. No app needed, Olympia dolls come with their companion animals and short stories sure to bring tons of play value to amplify the most exciting and unending well of entertainment possible – a child’s imagination. Not to mention, since the company just launched this year, your gift is sure to be unique for the child recipient lucky enough to receive one of the beautiful dolls!
Olympia Dolls merge ancient myths with modern play for girls and boys alike, ages six and older. Through these doll renditions of the original female super-heroines, children can learn about ancient history, spark their imagination, and exercise their creativity through play. Through allegorical tales of their legendary deeds, these goddesses build confidence in young girls and inspire the bravery to aim high and dream big. Each doll comes with relevant accessories for each goddess, her symbolic animal, and an illustrated story card, featuring an inspiring tale of a goddess who utilized their courage, wisdom, and heart to face challenges and resolve problems. Choices include Artemis – Greek goddess of the moon, animals, wilderness and the hunt, Athena – Greek goddess of wisdom, invention, strategy, and war, and Venus – Roman goddess of love, beauty and creativity ($54.99 each).
Oz Creations founder/CEO and creator of the Olympia Dolls, Jennifer Oz, has spent her time this launch year building connections and trust throughout the industry and in retail, bringing the dolls to specialty toy retail stores in key markets throughout the country, with more to come, as well as offering them online at http://www.olympiadoll.com. Jennifer’s deeply personal project, which first began as a way to give her daughter both meaningful play and high self-confidence, now has the potential to reach young hearts all over the country like never before!
Conscientious gift-hunters, fear not; just this year, Olympia Dolls have earned recognition and accolades from multiple trusted resources in the toy space. The Mom’s Choice Awards® gave Olympia Dolls their Silver Award after highly scrutinizing evaluation. The Mom’s Choice Awards program, thanks to their diverse range of toy experts, parents and licensed professionals, is globally recognized for determining the best-in-class for family-friendly media, products and services. As a matter of fact, parents in general were big fans of Olympia Dolls! Testers at the National Parenting Product Awards (NAPPAs) were very impressed with Oz Creation’s debut toy collection, bestowing them an award win and tons of praise. “It’s rare to find something that’s both fun and empowering, and this really checks both boxes for us.” Another parent reviewer remarked, “I also loved that they’re poseable and come with detailed accessories like Athena’s shield and spear, Artemis’s bow and arrows, and Venus’s jewelry. The included story cards are a really nice touch too.”
Olympia Dolls have even received TV coverage, courtesy of Speech-Language Pathologist and CEO of Play On Words Erika Cardamone, as she appeared on PHL17 TV! Having just won their Play On Words’ PAL Award, Erika sung the praises of the doll collection just in time for Women’s History Month in March 2026. “I love this [collection], because females have been at the center of our stories for centuries and really developing our culture – what better way to show that than with Greek mythology?”
Holiday shoppers looking to give a special child an equally unique gift to remember should visit https://www.olympiadoll.com/ for a full breakdown of the collection and an opportunity to buy online.
About About Oz Creations®
Welcome to the Olympia Doll and Story Collection—where ancient legends inspire little heroines. Discover the world’s first super-heroines, reimagined from timeless, legendary myths. These goddesses, known for their incredible superpowers, heroic deeds, and wisdom, come to life through beautifully crafted dolls and empowering stories. Designed to spark creativity and confidence, the Olympia Doll Collection invites girls to explore their own strengths through imaginative, screen-free play with our dolls, stories, and accessories – which make great gifts for buyers looking for educational and meaningful toys. As a female-owned small business, our mission is to inspire and empower the next generation of girls. We’re proud to share this unique doll collection—and the stories that celebrate courage, resilience, and self-expression.