The children’s toy industry has recently come into the spotlight in a world that is increasingly celebrating the positive effects of being inclusive. In a bid to put an end to sexist gender stereotypes, Barbie […]
Mattel’s Disabled Barbie Doll: Progressive? Or Late and Short-Sighted?
Mattel has finally introduced a new disabled Barbie doll. Mattel’s first disabled Barbie, ‘Share-a-smile Becky’, came out in 1997 but was quickly removed from shelves when people lost interest as the doll and wheelchair were […]
Frida Kahlo Is Not A Barbie
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Mattel, the manufacturers of Barbie, released a series of collectables to celebrate the inspirational women Frida Kahlo, Amelia Earhart and Katherine Johnson in the form of Barbie dolls. Although it […]