Over the years, Barbie has been accused of promoting a negative body image and gender stereotypes and criticised for a lack of diversity. We take a look at ways in which Barbie has evolved over ...

Adding three new body types now is sure to irritate ... line just to deal with Project Dawn complaints. Watch Barbie’s 57-Year Evolution in 37 Seconds But staying the course was not an option.

Will new 'realistic' Barbie body types backfire? Are plastic toys dangerous? Toy company Mattel had expected “2023 to be a key step in its revival” after a “turbulent decade”, said The Times.

which they say set unrealistic and damaging body expectations for young girls. In response, her maker, Mattel, created a handful of new sizes in 2016, including Curvy Barbie. But how unrealistic ...