A Barbie with Down’s syndrome is the latest doll to be released by Mattel in a bid to make its range more diverse. The US toy giant had faced previous criticism that the traditional Barbie did not represent real women.…
Mattel celebrates Tina Turner with Barbie creation
Toy company Mattel is honouring musical legend Tina Turner on the 40th anniversary of her hit song, What’s Love Got To Do With It, with a Barbie doll created in her likeness. Both Turner and Barbie did a joint post…
Barbie unveils new Dr Jane Goodall doll in honour of the conservationist
Barbie has unveiled a new Dr Jane Goodall doll in honour of the British conservationist. The doll of Dr Goodall, who is widely considered the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees, pays tribute to the conservationist and her work. As the…
New ‘Barbie’ film won’t include Aqua’s hit single ‘Barbie Girl’
The forthcoming Barbie film will not include Aqua’s 1997 hit ‘Barbie Girl’, it’s been reported. Earlier this week, Warner Bros. Pictures shared the first-look image of Margot Robbie in character as Barbie for the new live-action movie. Robbie will star…
