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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Kaleigh Werner

Woman demonstrates how Mattel’s controversial ‘Growing up Skipper’ Barbie works in viral TikTok

@krysteybelle on TikTok

A woman has shared a demonstration of how to use one vintage discontinued Mattel Barbie in a viral video on TikTok.

On 22 July, Krystalyn Fowler Dro posted to her page, pulling out a piece of her childhood: the “Growing Up Skipper” doll. Mattel introduced the Barbie in 1964 with the intention of creating a character that portrayed a girl’s journey through puberty by giving the doll the ability to grow breasts. While the aim was to educate young consumers on the natural process, the doll was discontinued 10 years later due to increasing criticism.

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