Mattel’s First Barbie with type 1 diabetes
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In 2019, Mattel released a Barbie in a wheelchair and a Barbie with a prosthetic limb. Other dolls in the Fashionistas line include a Barbie with Down syndrome, a Barbie with hearing aids, a bald Barbie, a Barbie with a skin condition and Barbies with different hair types and body shapes.
This isn’t the first Barbie to represent someone who is part of the medical landscape. Barbie became a registered nurse in 1961, was given a candy striper outfit in 1964, became
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Democratic Sen. Tina Smith took a swipe at Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for her love of ghoulish publicity stunts Thursday. ‘ICE Barbie’ Replying to a video on X of bodybuilders throwing around weights with the caption,
The new 'Clueless'-themed launch also includes American Girl dolls, Uno cards, Polly Pocket and more Clueless is getting the Barbie treatment! On Thursday, July 10, Mattel and Paramount announced a collaboration in honor of the 30th anniversary of the 1995 cult classic film on July 19.
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