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Barbie fans, prepare to channel your inner warrior princess—because the iconic American doll is stepping into the legendary ...
While the exhibit is built around the iconic 11.5-inch-tall Barbie doll, Exploration Place director of exhibits Brooke Rowzee-Graham said the exhibition has a bigger message.
Introduced as Barbie’s boyfriend at that year’s Toy Fair, the 12-inch-tall doll (a half-inch taller than Barbie) had a molded plastic coif and was ready for aquatic adventures: Ken ’61 came ...
This 35th Anniversary Edition Barbie stands 13 inches tall and wears a champagne-colored gown, sure to make her the star at any upcoming festivities. On top of that, ...
Petite, Curvy and Tall Barbie made it to market in 2016 (Picture: Ben Nicholls) Except, the doll in question wasn’t entirely body-positive, or diverse – she had the figure of a Kardashian.
In 2015, Barbie became more inclusive representing curvy, petite and tall women. Mattel Aria Ferreira's mother, Brianna Mati, is starting to introduce the 1-year-old (above) to the Barbie brand.
The original Barbie stood at 11 and a half inches tall, with a 5.75 inch waist and a 9.5 inch bust measurement. While subtle changes were made to her hair and makeup in each iteration, ...
Here's a look at how Barbie has changed over the years since 1959, ... The original Barbie stood at 11 and a half inches tall, with a 5.75 inch waist and a 9.5 inch bust measurement.
In 2016, Mattel released the Barbie Fashionistas line, which included three new body types: curvy, petite and tall. Since then, the line has expanded to include Barbies and Kens who use ...
Although Barbie’s feet have stood for years as a sort of visual shorthand for the doll itself, Dr. Priya Parthasarathy, a podiatric surgeon, said that if Barbie were human, she would be wise to ...
In her 64 years, the doll has been both an icon and an embarrassment. With Greta Gerwig’s new film, the company is trying to prove that Barbie isn’t hopelessly out of date.