There are thousands of ways Barbie has reinvented herself, but the featured ways that Barbie has been re-imagined are particularly unique. It's common knowledge that Barbie has had quite a bevy of high-paying and glamours careers, ranging from a doctor to a school teacher to a beauty pageant queen, but now her career isn't the only thing getting a massive makeover.
Tattoos, bald heads, major bling and purple hair are just a few of the looks that Barbie has sported recently. These looks have not only been created by Mattel, but also as artistic expressions and pieces of art by people all over the world.
One thing is for certain no matter if Barbie's next move is shovelling poop at the zoo or piercing her nose, she's led to a lot of inspiration and is the farthest thing from boring.
47 Ways to Re-Imagine Barbie

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Hyper-Realistic Doll Portrayals
This Doll is the Iconic Barbie Doll Properly Proportioned

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Da Vinci-Inspired Dolls
Mattel Releases Fine Art Barbies Based on Art History

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Humanized Fashion Dolls
GQ Germany Celebrates Ken's 50th Anniversary With Life-Like Dolls
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Unique Barbie Homages
Andrea Cucchi Revamps Barbie Dolls in Peculiar Ways
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Gagafied Galactic Dolls
The Mattel Goddess of the Galaxy Barbie is Inspired by the Pop Icon
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Cut-Up Doll Depictions
Peihang Huang Paints Pictures of Brutally Injured Toy Figurines
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European Couture Doll Lines
The 2012 Barbie Fashion Model Collection Based on 'Atelier' Theme
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Life-Sized Barbie Dolls
Galia Slayen Builds Barbie for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
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Futuristic Barbie-Inspired Editorials
This Model is Made Up to Look Like a Space Mattel Barbie
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Barbie Doll Pageants
The Miss Barbie Venezuela Contest is Actually Real
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Daring Tattooed Dolls
The tokidoki Barbie Doll is the First Ever Tattooed Barbie to Hit Shelves
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Oversized Doll Accessory Shoots
The Interview Magazine 'Box Set' Stars Clutch-Toting Barbies
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Plasticized Wedding Fantasies
Beatrice De Guigne Shoots Lifelike Images of Barbie & Ken's Big Day
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Rich Housewife Dolls
The Barbie Lounge is the Place to be for Sophisticated Dolls
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Pop Star Dollification
'Barbie Goes (Lady) Gaga' in Entertainment Weekly
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Drag Queen Barbies
The Blonds Blond Diamond Doll Makes Cross-Dressing Super Glamorous
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Injured Barbie Campaigns
The Hot Wheels Knock Out Ads Illustrate High-Speed Accidents
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'Women of the Cloth' Dolls
Episcopal Priest Barbie Tells Secretary Barbie Who's Who
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Internship Dolls
Barbie the Intern Works Just Like Everyone Else
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Ballin' Barbie Dolls
Prepare to Shell Out a lot of Cheddar for the Stephen Cantur Barbie
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Hairless Iconic Dolls
Online Movement for Mattel to Create a Bald Barbie
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Haute Dolltography
'Plastic Ladies' are Fashionably Fantastic
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Dieting TV Dolls
The Christina Hendricks Joan Barbie Doll is Not Lifelike
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Fashionista Doll Designs (UPDATE)
The Tiny Frock Shop Creates Chic Barbie Ensembles
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Cleverly Disguised Camera Dolls
The Barbie Photo Fashion Toy Takes Stylish Pictures
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Vampire Wedding Dolls
Breaking Dawn Barbies Will Soon Be Available for Twilight Fans
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Classic Horror Film Dolls
The Alfred Hitchcock The Birds Barbie is Super Eerie
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TV Icon Dolls
The Classic TV Barbies are a Blast from the Past
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Adorable Rapper Barbie Dolls
The Nicki Minaj Barbie Doll by Mattel Will Benefit Charity
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Spooky Spirited Figurines
The Haunted Beauty Barbie Doll is a Gorgeously Ghoulish Halloween Toy
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Designer-Inspired Dolls
Kartel Designs for Barbies ‘PLASTIC' Collectors Edition
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Realistic Movie Character Dolls
Noel Cruz Repaints Generic Barbies to Resemble Life-Like Actors
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Anatomy-Showing Dolls
The Jason Freeny Dissecting Barbie Collection Reveals the Doll's Insides
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Printable Hairdos
The Barbie Printable Hair Extensions by Mattel Offer a Way to Personalize Hair
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Throwback Doll Attire
The Tiny Frock Shop Sells Retro Clothing for Barbies
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Designer Clothed Barbies
Christian Louboutin Designs Anemone Barbie Full of Hollywood Glamour
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Cupcake Couture Popstar Dolls
The Katy Perry Barbie Doll is a Spitting Image of the Singer
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LED Doll Accessories
The Barbie Digital Dress Brings Doll Fashion into the 21st Century
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Blinged Out Benefit Dolls (UPDATE)
Barbie for Breast Cancer Research is Most Coveted
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Australian Catwalk Dolls
The Newest ‘Barbie Basics Collection' is Inspired by Australi
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Wonder Bread Barbies
Artist Catherine McEver Creates Doll-Sized Costumes from Bread Wrappers
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Film-Inspired Iconic Dolls
Grace Kelly 'Rear Window' Barbie Joins Line of Collectible Figures
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Female Technician Teaching Toys
The GoldieBlox Construction Toy Introduces Girls to Mechanics
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Hairless Iconic Dolls
The Beautiful and Bald Barbie Movement Moves Mattel to Action
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Undead Survival Dolls
Zombie Attack Barbie Gets Lock and Loaded for the Apocalypse
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Blueprint Designer Dolls
‘Barbie I Can Be' Architect Barbie Makes a Splash for Mattel
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Diva Charity Dolls
Janet Jackson Barbie Doll is Created for a Good Cause
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Doll-Inspired Shoe Collabs
Dr. Martens X Bratz Team Up to Drop a Statement-Making Collection
Show-Inspired Collectible Dolls
Netflix and Mattel Introduces Squid Game Collectibles
Show-Inspired Miniature Toy Sets
The Stranger Things Polly Pocket is an Adorable Playset
Makeup-Themed Dog Toys
Rare Beauty Introduces Playful Dog Toys Inspired by Its Makeup
Iconic Doll Accessory Collaborations
The Barbie x ALDO 2024 Collection is Dreamhouse-Inspired
Pump-Up Plush Toys
Little Biggies' Patented Pump Packaging Provides a Unique Unboxing Experience
Lifesize 90s Doll Experiences
Airbnb Presents 'Playdate at Polly Pocket’s Compact'
Retooled Reimagined Lifestyle Sneakers
Masha Popova Remixes a Pair of adidas Superstars
Fashion Doll Sodas
The Olipop x Barbie Peaches & Cream Soda Boasts Maximalist Flavor
Nostalgic Toy-Film-Inspired Makeup Capsules
ColourPop Partners with Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story
Collectible Historical Figurines
PIX! is Dropping Designs Inspired by Icons in Art, Music & More
Pinkish Toy-Themed Condiments
Heinz Classic Barbiecue Was Created in Partnership with Mattel
Show-Inspired Collectible Figurines
The PIX! Young-Hee Doll is a Special Squid Game Collectible
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Miniaturized Doll Collections
The Mini BarbieLand Collection Makes Playing Portable
Comic Book Hero Collectibles
Mattel Celebrates Iconic Comic Book Heroes with a New Line-Up
Treat-Themed Crafting Dolls
Far Out Toys' Pretty Sweets Invites Kids to Customize Mini Desserts
Age Inclusive Romantic Lingerie Ads
Bluebella's Valentine's Day Campaign Boasts Marie Helvi
Doll-Inspired Movie Launches
Mattel Plans to Release More Movies Following 'Barbie's' Success
Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories
Pidgin Fashion Dolls Launches a New Accessories Collection
Inclusion-Focused Doll Collections
Barbie's New Doll and Capsule Celebrates the Visually Impaired
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
Doll-Inspired Wedding Collections
Mattel and Azazie Team Up to Debut a New Pink Wedding Collection
Empowering Makeup Brand Campaigns
JuJu Watkins Stars in NYX Professional Makeup’s New Campaign
Fashion Legend Barbie Dolls
Barbie Celebrates Fashion Icon Claudia Schiffer with New Doll
Vegan Heart-Shaped Cookie Doughs
Sweet Loren’s x Barbie Partner for a Sweet and Pink Treat
Virtual Modeling Metaverses
Heidi Klum's Modelverse on Roblox Supports Creative Self-Expression
Gen Alpha Barbie Launches
Barbie Announces New Doll Lineup Targeted Towards Older Fans
Cuddly Costumed Dolls
The Barbie Cutie Reveal Care Bears Series Shares Fun Surprises
Progressive Rewritable Tattoos
Keith McCurdy Presents the Magic Ink Tattoo Innovation
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
Inspiring Role Model Dolls
Barbie Role Models Celebrate Women from Around the World
Celebrative Doll-Inspired Donuts
Krispy Kreme Unveils Iconic Barbie-Themed Donuts
American-Actress Fragrance Campaigns
Maddie Ziegler Becomes the Face of the 'Replica Collection'
Inclusive Beauty Campaigns
The e.l.f. 'Judge Beauty' Campaign Will be Featured at Super Bowl 2024
Whimsical Film-Inspired Makeup Sets
The r.e.m. beauty x Wicked Collab Boasts Character Sets
Cartoon Pregnancy Gender Reveals
Hasbro Makes a Major Announcement in the Peppa Pig Universe
Playful False Nails
Digi Beauty is a Bold Collab Offering Ultra-Playful Nail Art
Spooky TV Series Dolls
Mattel Released a New Wednesday Addams Collection
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Portable Compact Fantastical Toys
Mattel Creations Unveils the Polly Pocket Harry Potter Set
Lunar New Year Dolls
Barbie Unveils the 2025 Dolls Channeling Good Fortune and Luck
In-Game Beauty Experiences
e.l.f. Beauty and Roblox Partnered for a Virtual Kiosk
GenAI Doll Packaging
Mattel Used Adobe Firefly for the Barbie Signature 2024 Holiday Doll Box
Iconic Model Campaigns
Cara Delevingne Announced as L'Oréal Paris Global Ambassador
Beauty Product Replicas
Mini Brands and Ulta Beauty Team Up to Release Toy-Sized Product Replicas
Japanese-Inspired Collectible Figurines
The Karl Lagerfeld Tokidoki Figurine is a Playful Tribute
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
Iconic Artist Toy Sets
The LEGO Ideas Bob Ross Set by Bricknificient is Detailed
Auto Cartoon Plushies
TeeTurtle Dropped the 'Transformers Reversible Plushies'
Mutating YouTuber Toys
Moose Toys Collaborated with MrBeast on MrBeast Lab Figures
Glam Pickleball Paddles
The Barbie x Nettie Pickleball Collection Brings Color to the Court
Early Development Toys
Spin Master Collaborated on the Educational Ms. Rachel Collection
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Empowering Clean Beauty Campaigns
Babe Original Celebrates Individuality with 'Originally You'
Bouncy Plush Collectibles
Beanie Bouncers Support Active Play and Endless Imagination
Toy-Themed Jelly Beans
Jelly Belly and Mattel Partnered on Two Toy-Inspired Products
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Lipstick Decorating Games
Redecor Players Can Now Use Revlon-Inspired Shades in Their Designs
Retro Doll-Themed Cameras
Retrospekt's Barbie Film Camera Collection is Nostalgically Vibrant
All-Asian Beauty Campaigns
Maybelline Face the Difference Features 40 Asian Pacific Trailblazers
Social Media-Free Flip Phones
The HMD Barbie Phone Fuses Nostalgic Style with Digital Wellness
Tennis-Themed Beauty Bars
The Dove x Venus #KeepHerConfident Beauty Bar Inspires Girls in Sports
Doll-Inspired Bright Timepieces
Barbie and Casio Join Forces on Limited Pink G-Shock Watch
Saloon-Style Beauty Pop-Ups
Clarins' Sweetheart Saloon Celebrates New Lip Products & Shades
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
Modeling Dough Fashion Dolls
Hasbro and Mattel Created the Play-Doh Barbie Collection
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
The Styled by KidSuper Ken Doll Sports Boundary-Pushing Streetwear
Edgy Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Barry M Beauty's Rebrand Embraces Its Rebellious Roots
Multipurpose Beauty Booster Campaigns
The Many-Trick Pony Features a Horse Voiced by Rebecca Black
Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion
Jean Paul Gaultier Presents the Body Tattoo Apparel Designs
Detailed Filmic Fashion Publications
'Barbie: The World Tour' Breaks Down Outfits from the Film
Toy-Themed Ice Creams
These Two New Turkey Hill Ice Creams Come in Two Flavors
Late Singer-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Spotlights its New Aaliyah Barbie Honoring the R&B Singer
Glamorous Collector Dolls
Barbie by American Girl Pays Homage to the Original Barbie
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
Pink-Hued Furniture Collaborations
The Barbie x Kartell Chairs Mark the Toy's 65th Anniversary
Fashion Dolls-Inspired Cosmetics
ColourPop and Bratz Introduce the Girls Nite Out Collection
Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes
Kara Beauty's Creative Beauty Palette is Styled Like a Sewing Kit
Dolled-Up Chip Packaging
Stacy's Pita Chips and Barbie Created Collectible Pink Packaging
Holiday-Ready Toy Product Lilnes
Crayola Has Unveiled Its 2025 Holiday Product Lineup
Spring-Themed Toy Collections
MGA Entertainment Emphasizes DIY Creativity, Surprises & Pastel Hues
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Cinematic Celebration Dolls
The Disney Sleeping Beauty Aurora Doll is Limited-Edition
Beauty-Branded Film Series
e.l.f. Beauty will Debut 'Show Your(s)e.l.f.' at Art Basel Miami Beach
Exclusive Toy-Inspired Candy Bars
The IT'SUGAR Barbie Chocolate Bars Were Created with Mattel
Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras
Mattel and Kodak Join Forces on a Barbie Instant Camera
Reinterpreted Retro Denim Spots
Beyoncé Stars in Chapter Three of Levi’s 'REIIMAGINE Campaign'
Scannable Tattoo Campaigns
Burger King Korea's Whopper Tattoo Promoted an Upgraded Whopper
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Retro Cartoon Makeup Collections
Rude Cosmetics x Olive Oyl Rebrands Retro Nostalgia
Reformulated Skincare Rebrands
Bath & Body Works Underwent a Large-scale Shift to Cleaner Products
Glamorized Drinkware Collections
The Barbie x Stanley Collaboration Features Eight Unique Tumblers
Multi-Brand Match Games
Mattel Match: Toybox Unlocked Unites Brands Like Barbie & Hot Wheels
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Mythological Two-Piece Dolls
The Monster High Corazon Marikit Doll Separates at the Waist
Upcoming Inclusive Doll Films
Netflix is Launching Mattel's Black Barbie Origin Story
DIY-Inspired Doll Designs
Rainbow High Unveils Its Exciting New Lineup of Products and Experiences
Film-Inspired Bright Doll Houses
Mattel Creations Unveils the Mini Mojo Dojo Casa House
Curl Care Dolls
Healthy Roots Dolls Have Washable, Styleable Textured Hair
Mixed Heritage Dolls
Riley by Jilly Bing Represents Mixed Asian and Caucasian Backgrounds
Iconic Doll-Inspired Exhibitions
Barbie: The Exhibition Opens at London's Design Museum
Collectible Football Fan Dolls
The Barbie NFL Super Bowl Champion Doll is Limited-Edition
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Living Condition Awareness Dollhouses
IKEA's UNWELCOME HOME Doll House Brings Awareness
Glam Multivitamin Bottles
Barbie x Hiya Makes Supplementation Fun for Kids with Sticker Packaging
Refreshed Beauty Jingles
Maybelline Reworked the Maybe It’s Maybelline Jingle for a New Generation
Iconic Doll Movie Cars
Barbie's 1957 Chevy Corvette will Debut at Toronto's International AutoShow
Pop Star-Inspired Holiday Dolls
Mattel Presents a Festive Mariah Carey Barbie Doll
Career Aspiration Doll Collections
Barbie introduces the New Dream Besties Lineup
Friendship-Celebrating Doll Brands
Maison Battat's Hey Bestie™ Product Range Emphasizes Positivity
Inspiring Entreprenurial Dolls
The American Girl 2025 Girl of the Year Speaks to Gen Alpha
Fantastical Collectible Dolls
L.O.L. Surprise!'s Fantasy-Themed Dolls Share New Play Patterns
Indian Heritage-Inspired Dolls
Barbie and Anita Dongre Team Up to Create a Doll for Diwali
Makeup-Focused Toy Dolls
MGA Entertainment Introduces the DIY-Informed Yummiland Doll Collection
Doll-Inspired Modern Installations
Nina Tolstrup Creates The Pavilions of Wonder Series in London
Sticker Fashion Dolls
Decora Girlz Merge Creative Style Expression and Sticker Play
Custom-Made Role Model Dolls
Mattel Canada's Barbie Honors Nine Influential Female Athletes
YouTuber-Inspired Developmental Toys
Spin Master Unveils a New Ms. Rachel Toy Collection
Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses
Gavin Portillo and Mario Ledo Create a Dollhouse Concept
Iconic Doll-Inspired Pink Phones
Mattel is Joining HMD To Create a Real Barbie Flip Phone
Traditional Cartoon Artwork
Tokyo's National Museum Presents Hello Kitty: As I Change, So Does She
Iconic Painting-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Creates its Own Girl with a Pearl Earring Art Piece
Friendship-Celebrating Doll Duos
Barbie Celebrates Women's Day with the Role Model Series
Authentic Asian-American Dolls
The Jilly Doll Celebrates Heritage & Builds Confidence Through Play
Celebratory Monochromatic Dolls
The 65th Anniversary Barbie Signature Doll Collection is Elegant
Basketball Legend Dolls
Barbie's LeBron James Doll is the Brand's First Kenbassador
Collectable Sculptural Doll Collections
Inedible Doll Was Founded by Designer Stella Cheng
Inclusion-Focused Design Partnerships
Barbie's New Initative Spotlights Black Designers for BHM
Exclusive Doll-Inspired Smoothies
Bumpin Blends Debuts the Barbie Strawberry Dream Smoothie Cubes
Vibrant Celebrity Icon Collections
The 'Bedsure x Iconic Collection' Pays Homage to Marilyn Monroe
Retro-Chic Nostalgic Flip Phones
HMD and Mattel Join Forces on a Bright Pink Barbie Phone
Festive Día de Muertos-Dolls
Mattel Creations Transforms Barbie and Ken into Festive Designs
Iconic Pink Doll Trucks
Barbie's Dreamhouse Living Tour Will Make Stops in Florida
Colorblind-Accessible Games
Mattel Commits to Creating Inclusive Play and Game Options
Superhero-Themed Retail Toys
McFarlane Toys Launches Three New Target Exclusive Figures