For nearly seven decades, Mattel has sold Barbie as a true original: a revolutionary and empowering alternative to the baby dolls before her. In her new book, “ Barbieland: The Unauthorized History ” ...

Buying someone a birthday gift is always a little challenging, but what in the world do you buy a 56-year-old doll? If you have no idea what we’re talking about, Monday was Barbie’s birthday, or the ...

Barbie has announced two new additions to its growing line of diverse and inclusive dolls: a blind Barbie and the first Black Barbie with Down syndrome. Mattel announced the two new dolls on Tuesday ...

Barbie, a Mattel toy brand, announced a move to honor eight women who have made an impact worldwide. The iconic children’s toy will celebrate its 65th anniversary on March 9, 2024, just one day after ...

Barbie teamed up with nonprofit Breakthrough T1D to bring the doll to life. Barbie is launching its first doll with Type 1 diabetes, Mattel announced Tuesday. The new doll features a continuous ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joan Verdon is a veteran retail reporter based in Northern New Jersey. Mattel has created a collectible Barbie in honor of the ...

Since introducing Barbie in 1959, Mattel has released many versions of the doll that appear to reflect societal shifts in women's employment, empowerment, and body shape. In 2023, a humorous scene in ...

Heidi Topps of Crystal Lake admits when it comes to collecting dolls, her attraction to the iconic Barbie knows no bounds. “I was interested in Barbie dolls when I was young, but I just started ...

A year after introducing its first doll with Down syndrome, Barbie will add another doll with the chromosomal disorder and debut a blind Barbie. Mattel, which makes the dolls, said it is offering a ...