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 ...

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 ...

Barbie's been beloved by kids and debated by adults. At 66 years old, she's changed and evolved right along with our culture.

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 ...

Barbie has announced two new additions to its ... hair color and texture, body types, disabilities and fashions. The line has ...

Barbie is letting "You Create" your own doll ... can choose between three different body types, three interchangeable wigs and three universal outfits, shoes and accessories to create more than ...

Will new 'realistic' Barbie body types backfire? Are plastic toys dangerous? Toy company Mattel had expected “2023 to be a key step in its revival” after a “turbulent decade”, said The Times.