Life in plastic just got a little more fantastic. In an effort to boost its steadily falling sales, Mattel has broadened its Barbie dolls’ appearances to include four different sizes: original, curvy, ...

After years of declining sales and waning interest, Mattel on Thursday introduced new body-type variations of the Barbie doll. Barbie now comes in three new body shapes: curvy, petite and tall. All ...

Barbie has been given a makeover. Mattel's iconic doll now comes in a new range of body types, including "tall, curvy and petite" – but not everyone is happy with the changes. The classic blonde ...

NEW YORK -- At 57, Barbie is getting a major makeover. The iconic plastic doll, whose small waist and long legs have been criticized for creating unrealistic expectations for girls, will soon be sold ...

When my daughter was young, I did not allow her to play with Barbies. If she got a Barbie doll as a birthday gift (which happened every year for several years), I’d take her to Target and let her ...