The lyrics screamed by Chinese all-girl group Dummy Toys resonate their philosophy to a tee. Like Metallica’s “Master of Puppets,” the notion of being controlled by those in power pulling the strings has been a constant in heavy music. A charming and iconic villain, it is no surprise Slappy dolls are coveted by fans, hobbyists and children alike. However before you buy Slappy the Dummy, there are a list of things you should ask yourself to ensure you acquire the perfect doll for you, a friend, or loved one. Slappy Doll Price

Obviously the biggest factor for most collectors, the tag each original Slappy the Dummy comes with goes a long way as to whether or not you take the plunge. As with most models, you get what you pay for. The inexpensive toys are made from materials that do not personify the pinnacle of manufacturing, but occasionally they are all you need if you are just wanting a display piece or something for a child. Conversely, higher price ranges guarantee more finite additions to Goosebumps Slappy toys, as well as an added level of complexity in performance and usage. StyleA follow-up to their Not a Puppet LP is currently in the works, with Huanzi saying of the progress, “We already have some new songs written for the next album, and we are still writing more. It is so wonderful for us to arrange new songs together!” Musically, Dummy Toys’ members say they were influenced by American bands A Global Threat, Monster Squad, and Cheap Sex. “We also listen to Japanese punk like the early Sister Benten Records girl bands. Although Japan has predecessors that we admire and are worth listening to, they still have little to do with the formation of our music.” If not their own children, the next generation of aspiring punk or metal musicians is currently looking up to the girls in Dummy Toys. Surely, the girls have noticed. While punk has been a constant musical force in China, with bands like Demerit, the Flyx, Gum Bleed and Hell City showing that the style has a place in the country, it’s not often that you will see the aesthetic expressed by the regular citizens of China, and even rarer that you’ll find all-female bands taking the sound and stylistic approach of punk as far as it can go. Xiaoniao confirms this rather humble outlook, “We actually don’t have much expectation of ourselves. We just write songs, release albums, perform, and then we are happy.”

The universal view we have received from childhood educated us a lot about some so-called norms. We don’t want to be what others want, but we still want to be ourselves. We feel that every life should be shining and have its own color,” says Xiaoniao. On if they get any ridicule due to their look, bassist Huanzi says, “Some people think it’s a bit strange, but it’s not a big problem. We don’t want to force them to accept us, and we will not change ourselves because of them.” I haven’t noticed (laughs), in fact, I don’t think we will affect anyone,” says Huanzi. “We just chose our favorite music and lifestyle and try to live the best lives we can, but if we resonate with anyone because of our music and ideas, then we are very happy!”

And color is what the members of Dummy Toys have in spades. Aside from their album art for Not a Puppet– a pink, blue, and yellow illustration of a doll broken and bloodied on the ground with her strings surrounding her, the members are a veritable rainbow of spiked hair, Mohawks, studded leather and fishnets. It would be unwise to describe any member’s permanent style or hair color, as the band is always changing and progressing, through self-style and music as well.