Birthday Boy: In 2020, Ken becomes his own man
If he were turning 45, I’d say it was a midlife crisis, but Ken is hitting the big 5-9. A year shy...
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Category: Barbie Dolls & Mattel
Groundbreaking Glamor: 40 years ago, the first Black Barbie debuted
Mattel’s first African-American Barbie didn’t take her bow until late 1979 and then became...
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Dedicated to Diversity: Mattel releases two new dolls to honor physical differences
Mattel makes many toys, but for most consumers, they are synonymous with Barbie. This connection...
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Dolls in review: We unbox the first half of 2019
Barbie’s 60th anniversary popped up throughout 2019. The Mattel Shero line of dolls honored young...
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Last-Minute Lovelies: Pamper yourself with dolls this holiday season
Christmas babies and Christmas dolls go hand in hand. Pennie by Elsie Rodriguez, painted by Maria...
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Beautiful Soul: Diahann Carroll broke barriers on TV, in doll world
A Broadway song from “Seesaw” points out that “it’s not where you start; it’s where you finish.”...
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Touched By Dolls: Learn Why Helen Keller and Dolls Are Linked
The life and times of Helen Keller are so well-known in America that they are almost mythic. It’s...
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Star Wars Barbies Are Betting the Force Will Be with You
The band Aqua was onto something when they released “Barbie Girl” back in 1997. Their chirpy lead...
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