The exhibit featured 700 Barbie dolls over two floors as well as works by contemporary artists and documents (newspapers, photos, video) that contextualize Barbie.

Ziobro, "Mattel to Add Curvy, Petite, Tall Barbies: Sales of the doll have fallen at double-digit rate for past eight quarters". Complete any look with 3 pairs of shoes, 3 handbags, 2 pairs of sunglasses, a clutch and premium, on-trend jewellery. Mazzocco reflects on her experience with her daughters (two Barbie fans, one not) when she talks about the diversity imperative at the brand. The Effect of Experimental Exposure to Images of Dolls on the Body Image of 5- to 8-Year-Old Girls" (PDF). Whether you’re after new toy dolls for your little ones or their old ones need a fancy upgrade, you’ve come to the right place.However, she was produced using the existing head molds for the white Francie doll and lacked distinct African characteristics other than dark skin. I'm not into collecting the heads w/ shoulders to add due to the fact I have a My Scene doll I just want her to have a realistic pose. Barbie's appearance has been changed many times, most notably in 1971 when the doll's eyes were adjusted to look forwards rather than having the demure sideways glance of the original model. They'll explore new places and dress up Barbie in the trendiest outfits including special editions like our 2023 Holiday Barbie - ideal for older children and avid collectors.

There are fashion dolls, clothes packs filled with cool outfits and accessories, house and vehicle playsets, and more to choose from. If a black woman or a redheaded woman or a heavyset woman had shown up, my daughter would have been like, ‘Where’s Barbie? Complete any look with a pair of strappy heels or black sneakers, and accessorize with a white mini purse, slim shades, iridescent handbag and smartphone accessory. There will now be two Barbie shoe sizes, one for curvy and tall and another for original and petite. Colored Francie" made her debut in 1967, and she is sometimes described as the first African-American Barbie doll.In July 1992, Mattel released Teen Talk Barbie, which spoke a number of phrases including "Will we ever have enough clothes? When an adult comes into the room and asks her if she sees a difference between the dolls’ bodies, she modifies her language. Mix and match to create your own signature looks and let your imagination shine as you dress up your Barbie in the latest fashion trends.