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Why Mattel's Blind Barbie design really matters

She's designed with accessibility at her core.

Creative Bloq

First blind Barbie released by toy maker Mattel

Mattel’s Barbie Fashionistas line gives children a range of more diverse dolls to play with

The Independent UK

‘A positive step forward’: Mattel launches first blind Barbie

Toymaker created the doll, which carries a cane, to create a ‘sense of belonging’ for children with vision impairment

The Guardian - UK

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Sue Bird Barbie: Mattel honors WNBA great with signature doll

WNBA great Sue Bird has been honored with a signature Barbie doll

The Independent UK

A Chicago Sky fan made a custom Angel Reese Barbie and she absolutely loves it

The Bayou Barbie (or the Baltimore Barbie) now has her own Barbie.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Barbie at the Design Museum: playful exhibition reflects on a pop-culture icon

Can the last 65 years of mainstream western design tastes, consumer culture and women’s history be told through the story of an 11.5-inch plastic doll? Barbie: The Exhibition at the Design Museum in London attempts to do just that. By considering Barbie through a design lens, the show explores how…

The Conversation

Tour the Barbie exhibition at the Design Museum

‘Barbie®: The Exhibition’ is on view at the Design Museum from 5 July 2024 - 23 February 2025, showcasing over 250 objects that explore the iconic doll’s design evolution, spanning fashion to architecture

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Barbie: The Exhibition review – the wonder doll’s evolution, from Gehry homes to ‘gay Ken’

Deep dive into the pink plastic universe charts society’s cultural, design, fashion and body-image changes – reflected in the life of the world’s most popular doll

The Guardian - UK

Barbie at the Design Museum review: are we really still bothered about Barbie after last summer's blitz?

For fanatics there are 180 dolls, including the mechanical inside of 1968’s ‘talking Barbie’ and 1975’s ‘growing up Skipper’ whose boobs grew by rotating her arm

Evening Standard

Iconic toy company files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The company has a roster of big-name brands including some of your childhood favorites.

The Street

Polly Pocket creator dies in France at 74

Chris Wiggs made the first Polly Pocket prototype for his daughter, Kate, in 1983

The Independent UK

This Barbie Is Wearing Kallmeyer to Pride

Daniella Kallmeyer's queer-coded suiting has now been miniaturized for Barbie.

Marie Claire

Barbie announces new Ken ‘Mojo Dojo Casa’ toy inspired by movie set

Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ premiered in July 2023

The Independent UK

7 best movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Peacock, Prime Video and more (June 22-23)

Not sure what to watch? 'IF,' 'Trigger Warning,' 'Oppenheimer,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming

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7 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video and more (June 21-23)

Our guide on what to watch this weekend includes 'Orphan Black: Echoes,' 'Trigger Warning' and 'Black Barbie'

The Guardian - UK

Fancy Dance to Black Barbie: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Lily Gladstone stars in a poignant and arresting road movie, plus Shondaland’s fascinating look at Mattel’s first Black doll

Woman & Home

Netflix's Black Barbie: Is it based on a true story, and when was the first Black Barbie released?

After the successful of Greta Gerwig's Barbie last year, there is a new film about the iconic doll.

Fortune

Shopify has a nearly $1 trillion opportunity according to this legendary Wall St. analyst

First, Shopify armed the rebels. But its biggest opportunity may come from arming the incumbents.

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New on Netflix: 7 movies and shows to watch this week (June 17-23)

Check out all the new Netflix TV shows and movies heading to Netflix this week, including 'Trigger Warning'.

Fortune

Meet the 59-year-old Barbie ‘dealer’ whose hustle has netted $2 million in sales

Bruce Zalkin has 35 years in the trade and sold one couple's collection for $250,000.

Total Film

Move out of the way Barbie, another doll is getting a live-action movie from a surprising writer

Barbie, but make it gothic

The Conversation

Mattel’s new athlete Barbies might seem like a win for feminists and young girls – but they’re not

Mattel released a new range of Barbie dolls this week honouring nine trailblazing women in sport. The recognised athletes include Matildas soccer star Mary Fowler, tennis champion Venus Williams and seven other record-breaking and world champion sports stars from across the globe.

Latin Times

Barbie World celebrates diversity: Two Latinas to receive honorary dolls for 65th anniversary

As Barbie celebrates its 65th anniversary, Mexican and Brazilian gymnasts Alexa Moreno and Rebeca Andrade will receive their own dolls

PC Gamer

Atari vanquishes its most ancient foe by acquiring Intellivision, declares end to 'the longest-running console war in history'

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The Independent UK

Mattel launches Venus Williams Barbie doll for new campaign

‘I’m honored to be recognized as a sports role model,’ Williams says

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