Mattel Unveils New, More Realistic Barbie Body Shapes
- 8 years ago
Mattel has finally responded to criticisms of Barbie’s unrealistic body shape, and on Thursday released tall, petite, and curvy versions of the doll.
Barbie has been around for over 50 years, and in that time, the doll has gotten a great deal of criticism for her unrealistic body proportions.
Toymaker Mattel has finally responded to the matter, and on Thursday released tall, petite, and curvy versions of the doll.
For now, the line, called Fashionistas is only available on the company’s website. It is anticipated to hit store shelves once issues involving display space have been worked out.
Mattel
Barbie has been around for over 50 years, and in that time, the doll has gotten a great deal of criticism for her unrealistic body proportions.
Toymaker Mattel has finally responded to the matter, and on Thursday released tall, petite, and curvy versions of the doll.
For now, the line, called Fashionistas is only available on the company’s website. It is anticipated to hit store shelves once issues involving display space have been worked out.
Mattel