That's why I like Cabbage Patch dolls - they actually make more than black and white - we have a Korean grand-daughter and actually found Asian Cabbage Patch dolls - needless to say, we bought several (and haven't seen anymore around here either). We also found another Asian doll in some obscure toy store - don't even remember where) Our grandson is Latino but he wouldn't want a doll of any kind LOL (yes, these two are both adopted)
My brother married a woman from Taiwan and they had two children - and the only dolls around were black and white - I don't know if Cara ever did get an Asian doll.
I guess the point I'm trying to make is - yes, it IS a good idea to make one with darker skin...
Even little tiny kids recognize the dolls as 'being like them'..