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The inclusive world of Barbie is expanding yet again — this time, with the first-ever blind Barbie doll and a Black Barbie with Down syndrome. Toy manufacturer Mattel announced the two new additions ...
How Mattel's "Hello Barbie" will talk and listen to kids. — -- This Barbie really wants to get to know you. Mattel unveiled "Hello Barbie" today, an Internet-connected version of the popular doll ...
Like many little girls, a young Kristi Yamaguchi loved playing with Barbie. With a schedule packed with ice skating practices, her Barbie dolls became her “best friends.” So, it’s surreal for the ...
Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...
Mattel’s brand portfolio includes Barbie, Polly Pocket and Hot Wheels. GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images Astronaut Barbie, Tennis Player Barbie, Presidential Candidate Barbie—you name it. Over the ...
She’s got a very long name -- “Barbie Signature Diwali Doll By Anita Dongre Wearing Festival Of Lights Look.” (Dongre is a noted Indian fashion designer who collaborated with Mattel on the doll.) And ...
Since the nominations were announced on Tuesday, fans of Greta Gerwig’s pink-tinged fantasy have been taking to social media to make it clear that they’re not happy that Gerwig and star Margot Robbie ...
Ever since her debut in 1959, the Barbie doll has captured the hearts of children around the world. Infused with humor, emotional depth and the color pink, “Barbie” follows one doll's journey from ...