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From Barbie to millennial pink, the cultural phenomenon behind the color that sells

The release of “Barbie” is upon us, and the color pink is nearly inescapable

The Independent UK

Digested week: jingoism in odd places on a visit to post-Brexit Blighty

Supermarket goods festooned with union jacks; ‘made in Britain’ labels everywhere. How my former homeland has changed

The Guardian - UK

Ruggable has 20% off everything RN — here are my fave rugs to shop in its birthday sale

We shop nine rugs that are discounted in the Ruggable birthday sale, where everything is 20% off right now...

Real Homes

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Barbie wins over film critics with extremely positive reviews

Barbie has earned some rave reviews from film critics.

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Eva Mendes Has Been Supporting Ryan Gosling’s Ken Work. The Sweet Way He Returned The Favor At The Barbie Premiere

Ryan Gosling gave his partner, Eva Mendes, a heartwarming nod at the Barbie premiere.

Cinemablend

AMC has already sold 20,000 same-day tickets for ‘Barbieheimer’ double viewing

Christopher Nolan’s three-hour war epic, Greta Gerwig’s twist on the classic Mattel doll and Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One will battle it out at the box office.

Fortune

Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, Ben ‘n’ Matt’s Air, Eva Longoria’s Flamin’ Hot: why brand movies are suddenly cool

How movies about the biggest brands became countercultural

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Oodie launch official Barbie range including cooling summer sleep tees and weighted blankets

Featuring the iconic logo and hot pink colour, the Barbie™ Oodie is the ultimate cosy accessory

Daily Mirror

50 shades of pink! A breakdown of Margot Robbie’s best Barbie world tour outfits

As the global press tour for the forthcoming Barbie film gathers pace, Margot Robbie isn’t missing a beat with her wardrobe, featuring vintage Versace and taking inspiration from original Barbies through the decades

Evening Standard

Barbie’s Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig delightfully recreated Tom Cruise’s summer movie ticket photos

Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig are keeping Tom Cruise's good movie theater vibes going.

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I would die for this delightfully garish Barbie Dreamhouse Xbox console

Come on Barbie, let's go party.

PC Gamer

Margot Robbie made a hilarious request before signing on to Barbie

Marie Claire

The struggling toymaker behind Dungeons & Dragons and Play-Doh is banking on middle-aged shoppers as the 'heart and soul' of its business'

Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks says that he is an avid player of Dungeons & Dragons—just like other kidults are.

Fortune

Cineworld expects to exit bankruptcy protection in July, but shareholders move to stop wipeout plan

A court hearing on 28 June will determie if Cineworld can exit Chapter 11 in time for summer releases such as Barbie and Oppenheimer

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The Independent UK

Barbie unveils its first doll with Down’s syndrome

Barbie has launched the first Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome, championed by model Ellie Goldstein.

The Guardian - UK

Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome launched by Mattel

Firm partnered with US charity and medical experts to create part of ‘most diverse and inclusive doll line’

Wales Online

Lego, Barbie and Hot Wheels toys are now family heirlooms worth £1000s

Early years childcare provider Busy Bees conducted a poll with 2,000 respondents that found that 65% of people are planning on passing on their toys to their children and grandchildren

Wales Online

Tesco half price Easter toy sale including Barbie, Peppa Pig, Paw Patrol and Go Play

It includes brands like Barbie, Peppa Pig, Paw Patrol, Go Play, Bunch O Balloons, Scentos, and Little Timbers

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The Conversation

The marketing tricks that have kept Barbie's brand alive for over 60 years

Rejected by the toy industry at first, Barbie is now one of America’s most trusted brands. “She” – the 11.5 inch blonde doll, but also her brand persona – generated worldwide sales of around US$1.5 billion (£1.3 billion) in 2022, and has a brand value of US$590 million.

The Conversation

Protest is dangerous, but feminists have a long history of using humour, pranks and stunts to promote their message

Protest was dangerous in feminism’s formative years.

Chronicle Live

The top 40 retro toys lying forgotten in North East homes - according to survey

From Rubik’s Cubes, to Game Boys, to Etch A Sketch - a new survey reckons millions of retro toys are lying stashed in the lofts and cupboards of North East homes

Wales Online

Barbie scoliosis doll praised by woman born with curved spine who wishes she had one as a girl

Alis Kingston said she felt insecure when she looked at her 'wonky body' in the mirror

Daily Mirror

Barbie doll maker to produce first-ever disabled doll with scoliosis that has back brace

Barbie doll maker Mattel is due to release its first ever disabled doll, with the famous toy's little sister Chelsea having scoliosis and coming with her own back brace in an effort to normalise the condition and celebrate inclusion

Manchester Evening News

Barbie makes history with new scoliosis doll

Barbie has become more diverse since she was created more than 60 years ago

The Independent UK

Barbie releases first-ever doll with scoliosis

The new Chelsea doll has spine curvature and a back brace

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