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Barbie Honored Six Covid-19 Pandemic Women Heroes With Custom Dolls

Recently, the popular toy company Mattel made a decision to honor the work of six Covid-19 frontline workers from around the world.

Recently, the popular toy company Mattel made a decision to honor the work of six Covid-19 frontline workers from around the world.

Barbie Released 10 New Dolls To Make Black Girls Feel More Represented

Barbie’s parent company Mattel collaborated with talented costume designer Shiona Turini to create a new line of dolls with different skin tones, hairstyles, and body types.

Barbie’s parent company Mattel collaborated with talented costume designer Shiona Turini to create a new line of dolls with different skin tones, hairstyles, and body types.

Barbie Celebrates Diversity By Creating Differently-Abled Dolls With Vitiligo And No Hair That Come In 35 Different Skin Tones

While most people probably still imagine Barbie as a tall, white doll with a slim figure and bright blonde hair, she's not what she used to be. After being one of the most beloved toys for decades, the Barbie doll has...

While most people probably still imagine Barbie as a tall, white doll with a slim figure and bright blonde hair, she's not what she used to be. After being one of...

This Artist Turned Barbie Dolls Into Drag Queens From RuPaul’s Drag Race

Barbie is the nickname of Barbara Millicent Roberts, daughter of the creator of the doll. If she was a woman of 1.68 m, she would have 50 cm of waist, 69 of bust and 73 of hip.

Barbie is the nickname of Barbara Millicent Roberts, daughter of the creator of the doll. If she was a woman of 1.68 m, she would have 50 cm of waist, 69...

56 Years Of Barbie’s Evolution

Since the release of the iconic Barbie doll in 1959, however, it has changed quite a bit, changing along with the ideals that society set for women. Tumblr user Tenaflyviper collected headshots of barbies from every year since 1959 and combined...

Since the release of the iconic Barbie doll in 1959, however, it has changed quite a bit, changing along with the ideals that society set for women. Tumblr user Tenaflyviper collected...

I Remove Make-Up From Hollywood And Disney Dolls To Turn Them Into Inspiring Real-Life Women

When I came across Sonja Singh's Tree Change Dolls™, the controversy of a certain line of dolls being overly sexualized, I wanted to explore further the idea that toys or playthings could have an impact on one's identity.  Through my work...

When I came across Sonja Singh's Tree Change Dolls™, the controversy of a certain line of dolls being overly sexualized, I wanted to explore further the idea that toys or playthings...

Barbies Invade Classic Paintings To Bring Women Back Into Art History

These hand-painted Barbie dolls arranged to recreate famous paintings are the work of Catherine Théry. Their goal is to raise questions about beauty, intelligence, and women's place in society - both then and now. In almost every painting, the Barbies have...

These hand-painted Barbie dolls arranged to recreate famous paintings are the work of Catherine Théry. Their goal is to raise questions about beauty, intelligence, and women's place in society - both...

Australian Mom Turns Bratz Dolls Into Regular Girls By Removing Their Unrealistic Makeup

"These dolls have been rescued and rehabilitated from op-shops and tip shops around Tasmania. These lil fashion dolls have opted for a "tree change", swapping high-maintenance glitz 'n' glamour for down-to-earth style. I hand repaint the dolls faces, mold new shoes,...

"These dolls have been rescued and rehabilitated from op-shops and tip shops around Tasmania. These lil fashion dolls have opted for a "tree change", swapping high-maintenance glitz 'n' glamour for down-to-earth...