Mattel adds Autistic Barbie to Its Line
There is a new Barbie on store shelves. Autistic Barbie was added Monday Mattel’s line of fashion dolls, NewsNation reported. Mattel officials said the addition celebrates diversity in its effort to make the dolls more…
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About Barbie
Barbie is a fashion doll franchise created by American businesswoman Ruth Handler, manufactured by American toy and entertainment company Mattel and introduced on March 9, 1959. The toy was based on the German Bild Lilli doll which Handler had purchased while in Europe. The figurehead of an eponymous brand that includes a range of fashion dolls and accessories, Barbie has been an important part of the toy fashion doll market since its launch. Mattel has sold over a billion Barbie dolls, making it the company's largest and most profitable line. The brand has expanded into a multimedia franchise since 1984, including video games, animated films, television/web series, and a live-action film.
Everything about Barbie →- Country
- United States
- Inception
- March 9, 1959
- Website
- https://shop.mattel.com/pages/barbie