This month, the Akron native will be among the few to be immortalized into a Barbie – or should we say Ken – doll. James has been chosen to a be part of the Barbie Signature Kenbassadors ...

After Mattel‘s culture sweeping debut of Barbie in 1959, it took nearly 17 years for the brand to come out with a version of the collectible doll that represented more than one type of skin color.

Soon, we had designed a research project to study the feet of Barbie dolls on the market from her launch in 1959 to June 2024. That’s 2,750 Barbies in all. In our study published today, we found a ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The official 2025 Barbie doll is regal and resplendent ...

Mattel released its new Aaliyah Barbie doll on Thursday in honor of the “Princess of R&B’s” 46th birthday. The doll, which costs $55.99, has already sold out. However, it will be available ...

A new documentary on Netflix tells the story of the first Black Barbie doll. The doll arrived in 1980 — more than two decades after the 1959 launch of the first Barbie. If last year was the ...