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 ...

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 ...

Other research found that young girls aged five to eight who were exposed to Barbie reported lower body esteem and a greater desire for a thinner body type than those who didn't play with dolls ...

Barbie Fashionistas 2024: Barbie releases new doll with Down syndrome in new lineup ... hair colors and types, eye colors and ...

After Mattel‘s culture sweeping debut of Barbie in 1959, it took nearly 17 years for the brand to come out with a version of the collectible doll that represented more than one type of skin color.

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 ...

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 ...