TOO MUCH TIME ON THEIR HANDS...

Saudi Arabia has banned the importation of female dolls and teddy bears, giving merchants three months to dispose of such stock, a state-guided newspaper reported Wednesday...

The ban singled out stuffed-animal toys and dolls of brides. It made no mention of male dolls and it was not clear if these were banned as well.

The order also prohibited the importation of crucifixes and models of Buddha, the newspaper said.

The ban comes at a time when Saudi Arabia appears to be taking steps toward moderation and limited reform.