Toy maker Mattel has now made inclusive versions of Barbie, including a doll with no hair, one with skin condition vitiligo, one in a wheelchair and another with a prosthetic limb. Here, four women with conditions like those depicted by the dolls tell Jenny Francis what they think.

Are there any disabled Barbies?

The Fashionistas line has included a Barbie that uses a wheelchair since 2019. At the time, Mattel said the device was one of the most requested features from consumers.

Is there an amputee Barbie?

In June, Barbie will debut a doll with a prosthetic leg and another that comes with a wheelchair. The new dolls are part of Mattel's 2019 Barbie Fashionistas line, which aims to offer kids more diverse representations of beauty.

When was the first disabled Barbie?

Barbie's 2019 Fashionistas line marked the first time Mattel released Barbie dolls with physical disabilities. Available to buy since June 2019, the new line featured a Barbie doll with a prosthetic leg and another doll with a wheelchair.

How many diverse Barbies are there?

Currently, the line features a huge variety of 176 dolls. The company now offers dolls in 9 different body types which include curvy, petite, and tall.

Barbie Doll No. 165 on the Wheelchair

Are there black Barbies?

Since 1980, Mattel has released multiple versions of Black Barbie.

What is black Barbie called?

Many consider Christie to be the first “Black Barbie.” Christie was part of a series of talking dolls. By pulling a string on her back, the doll said things like, “Hi! I'm Christie!” and “Let's go shopping with Barbie.” Christie's hair was black. (The Christie doll pictured has red hair because it has faded over time.)

Is there a deaf Barbie?

Barbie, the 63-year-old American doll manufacturer, is releasing a new set of dolls in June as part of its ongoing efforts towards diversity and inclusion.

Which Barbie was in a wheelchair?

The first wheelchair Barbie was called “Share a Smile Becky,” and she was released in 1997. I have her in my collection of disability toys, along with the second doll they released, “School Photographer Becky.” There was also a third doll, Paralympic Becky, who wore a Paralympics uniform and had a racing wheelchair.

How did Barbie get in a wheelchair?

Caption Options. In order to properly represent disabled people, Mattel worked with them to create Barbie's wheelchair — which any of the Barbies in the "Made to Move" collection will fit in — and the Barbie with a prosthetic limb.

Does the amputee Barbies leg come off?

Kids can play out stories with challenges extreme and routine with Barbie doll, who has a removable leg prosthesis. It's easy to take on and off for storytelling action.

Are there Down syndrome American Girl dolls?

4- Year- Old Ivy Kimble from Chicago is paving the way for young girls to feel comfortable in their own skin. She is one of the first girls with Down Syndrome to model in the 2019 'American Girl' holiday catalog, Ivy and her mother, Kristin, join us in studio to talk more!

How many total Barbie movies are there?

Barbie Movies History

Barbie has starred in 43 movies from Barbie in the Nutcracker (2001) to Netflix's new release Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams (2021). Barbie has made dozens of best friends along the way.

Is there a fat Barbie doll?

She is "curvy" Barbie, actually. But "curvy" is code for fat, though Mattel is too polite to say so. Mattel has added three new body types to its Barbie Fashionistas line: tall, curvy and petite (code for short!). And yes, the original Barbie is still available, in all her long-legged, tiny-waisted, big-busted glory.

Is Wheelchair Barbie made to move?

Here are 3 new Barbie Fashionistas Wheelchair dolls 2021. There are one new Blonde Made to Move wheelchair Barbie, Brunette and first Made to Move wheelchair Ken doll! All dolls has full articulation and cute fashions!

How old is the barbie?

Since her 1959 debut in a now-iconic black-and-white swimsuit, she's become a worldwide sensation. Best known as Barbie, Barbara Millicent Roberts turns 62 years old on March 9. Since her 1959 debut in a now-iconic black-and-white swimsuit, she's become a worldwide sensation.

Does Joss come with a hearing aid?

Joss has a great face and we love how she has hearing aids, Joss comes with 2 hearing aids.

What is cochlear implant surgery?

Cochlear implants use a sound processor that fits behind the ear. The processor captures sound signals and sends them to a receiver implanted under the skin behind the ear. The receiver sends the signals to electrodes implanted in the snail-shaped inner ear (cochlea).

When did Barbie get a belly button?

2000. Jewel Girl Barbie sported “natural-looking makeup, a more athletic physique, a bendable, flexible waist” and Barbie's first belly button!

Does Barbie have a last name?

Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. Barbie was named after Ruth Handler's daughter, Barbara, and Ken after her son, Kenneth. She is from (fictional) Willows, Wisconsin, where she attended high school.

What is the little boy Barbies name?

Before Stacie and Chelsea were introduced, Barbie and Skipper had a younger brother – and his name was Todd. His character doll was available in the market from 1965 to 1971.

Is there a Latina Barbie?

Recently Mattel launched a Mexican Barbie that caused a negative reaction in the Hispanic community. This new Latina Barbie is part of their new collection “Barbie Dolls of the World” that also includes dolls from Chile, Argentina and Spain.

Do all Barbies have names?

It turns out the sisters — Barbie, Chelsea, Stacie, and Skipper — actually have a last name: Roberts. This means that Barbie isn't a one-named wonder (even though she's iconic enough to be). Her full name is Barbie Millicent Roberts.

What was the first Barbie?

In March 1959, a doll named "Barbie" launched onto the American toy market, sporting a black-and-white striped bathing suit, pouty red lips and a sassy blonde pony tail. The leggy, 11-inch plastic figure—full name: Barbara Millicent Roberts—was the first mass-produced toy doll in the U.S. with adult features.