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Three new dolls join the Barbie Día de Muertos collection for 2022
- 08-09-2022
The Day of the Dead holiday, observed in Mexico and around the world, is a more joyous tradition than its name may indicate. The “Day of the Dead” is a time of remembrance, but a festive one....
Read moreGloria Estefan joins Barbie's exclusive music series
- 01-09-2022
Gloria Estefan is one of the best-selling female singers of all time and a pioneering Cuban-American artist with dozens of hit songs. Drawing inspiration from her Cuban heritage and blending Latin rhythms...
Read moreBarbie's Inspiring Women series commemorates Madam C.J. walker
- 24-08-2022
If you're familiar with our Inspiring Women Collection, you know that it pays tribute to the incredible heroines of their time. If the collection is new to you, then we are delighted to tell you that we...
Read moreUPDATE: Reproduction of the 1977 Barbie Superstar doll available to everyone!
- 17-08-2022
One of the key moments in Barbie history is the beginning of the Superstar Era in 1977, heralded by the arrival of the Superstar Barbie doll on store shelves. “Superstar Barbie is one of the most...
Read moreIt's After 5 again: meet the latest Barbie Silkstone reproduction
- 27-07-2022
When Barbie made her big debut in 1959, boys and girls wanted to dress her in all kinds of fashions. But the dolls usually only came with one outfit, so Mattel introduced fashion packs to expand opportunities...
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