But it was only when moms started voting with their dollars that Mattel had to reassess these criticisms. The exhibit featured 700 Barbie dolls over two floors as well as works by contemporary artists and documents (newspapers, photos, video) that contextualize Barbie. There will now be two Barbie shoe sizes, one for curvy and tall and another for original and petite. The effect of experimental exposure to images of dolls on the body image of 5- to 8-year-old girls".

Don't forget to check out our collection of Rainbow High dolls with their own signature coloured hair and stylish outfits. I try to tug it over her head, but the waistline gets stuck at her shoulders, her blond mane peeking out from the neckline. In 2004, Mattel introduced the Color Tier system for its collector's edition Barbie dolls including pink, silver, gold, and platinum, depending on how many of the dolls are produced. Fashion blogger, horse rider, music star or salon stylist—we’ve got a range of amazing pretend play mates your kids will love. For example, the clothes that come with the Artsy dolls and the clothes that are sold separately for the Artsy character all seem to go together--and coordinate with the makeup of the dolls.The material on this site is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon or used as the sole basis for making decisions without consulting primary, more accurate, more complete or more timely sources of information. All descriptions of products or product pricing are subject to change at anytime without notice, at the sole discretion of us. Because of the limited head options for the removable head Fashionistas, out of the three dolls I own, I prefer the first wave Artsy.

I want to compare the body of the first Fashionista doll I bought (whose head does not come off) to the new one with the removable head. One of the most common criticisms of Barbie is that she promotes an unrealistic idea of body image for a young woman, leading to a risk that girls who attempt to emulate her will become anorexic. Because some states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or the limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, in such states or jurisdictions, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent permitted by law. As much as Mattel has tried to market her as a feminist, Barbie’s famous figure has always overshadowed her business outfits. Mattel committed to taking on 60 projects, including new construction, home preservation, and neighborhood revitalization.

At a Los Angeles Target, I locate Barbie in the toy aisle, beaming down at me from her dream house (pink convertible sold separately). Curvy Barbie' received a great deal of media attention [144] [145] [146] and even made the cover of Time magazine with the headline "Now Can We Stop Talking About My Body?