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 ...

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 ...

Most say the new Barbie types would make them more likely to buy Barbie. What I Learned Watching Moms and Kids Meet Curvy Barbie Some say Mattel didn’t go far enough. “I wish that she were ...

Mattel has released the new Barbie Lunar New Year Doll 2025 and it is perfect for gifting or adding her to your collection. Mattel has been experimenting with different types of Barbie styles ...