In response, her maker, Mattel, created a handful of new sizes in 2016, including Curvy Barbie. But how unrealistic is Barbie really? Is Curvy much better? And where does Ken fit into all of this?

After much criticism, Mattel announced a new line of Barbies that come in diverse body types. In Barbie's new "Fashionista" line, consumers can pick dolls from the "Tall," "Petite," "Curvy" or ...

Mattel has announced a new range of Barbies with disabilities in a welcome show of diversity When you hear the name Barbie, what do you imagine? Most likely, you remember the thin, white plastic ...

Kennedy for years gave new Barbies to the Blue Santa charity. In fact, they called her "our Barbie Lady." She began a Barbie charity to give about 100 new dolls each season with a wardrobe ...

Barbie has released its first ever Maori doll, modelled after New Zealand sports journalist Melodie Robinson. The doll, which has "curly hair and beautiful brown skin", holds a microphone as part ...