As the doll begins to belt out the girl-power anthem ... and other mothers nod in agreement. Most say the new Barbie types would make them more likely to buy Barbie. What I Learned Watching ...
First to go were the heels: a flat-footed Barbie arrived in 2015. Since then Mattel, which owns the brand, has flooded the market with new dolls, adding more than 100 body types, skin tones ...
After much criticism, Mattel announced a new line of Barbies that come in diverse body types. In Barbie's new "Fashionista" line, consumers can pick dolls from the "Tall," "Petite," "Curvy" or ...
The doll sold well, but there was pushback from parents who felt Barbie's core audience was too young for that type of play. Retailers like Walmart refused to sell the doll, which was eventually ...
and the manufacturer of the iconic doll is hoping it will signal a turn in fortunes. Will new 'realistic' Barbie body types backfire? Are plastic toys dangerous? Toy company Mattel had expected ...
Ken: Funny, I was going to say the same about you. Narrator: Barbie is one of the most popular dolls in America. But that doesn't mean that she's loved by everyone. For years, women advocates have ...
One of the most anticipated blockbuster movies in recent years takes on the doll with a uniquely American Jewish story. (JTA) — Long before the craze over the upcoming “Barbie” movie ...