a blind Barbie and the first Black Barbie with Down syndrome. Mattel announced the two new dolls on Tuesday as part of Barbie ...

Mattel announced today (Feb. 19) that Barbie is celebrating Black History Month by honoring multiple generations of Black female designers—past, present, and future. From the trailblazer behind ...

“If a black woman or a redheaded woman or a heavyset woman had shown up, my daughter would have been like, ‘Where’s Barbie?’” If Mattel takes away everything that makes Barbie an ...

The inclusive world of Barbie is expanding yet again — this time, with the first-ever blind Barbie doll and a Black Barbie ...

To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the first Black Barbie, Mattel has released a special edition of the prized doll, honoring its designer, Kitty Black Perkins. Perkins designed the original ...

The sweeping gown that the new Barbie wears is a modern take on the black ... Mattel is also planning plenty more celebratory rollouts in honor of Barbie's big day, including new Fashionista ...

Toy company Mattel revealed its first Barbie doll representing a person with Down’s syndrome on Tuesday. Mattel collaborated with the US-based National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to create the ...

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 ...

In July 2024, AFB partnered with Barbie to launch Blind Barbie Fashionista. AFB was honored to serve as an advisor on the project and witnessed firsthand the doll's enormous success worldwide.