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Barbie maker launches first Down’s syndrome doll

The National Down Syndrome Society in the US helped to create the doll.

The Independent UK

Mattel introduces first Barbie with Down syndrome

Barbie has introduced its first doll representing a person with Down syndrome

The Independent UK

Mattel unveils a Barbie with Down syndrome

The company has been moving to diversify its doll collection. It has so far made other Barbie and Ken dolls with wheelchairs, vitiligo, hearing aids, and prosthetic limbs.

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Barbie launches its first doll with Down's syndrome and you can buy it now from Smyths

The €13.99 Barbie is available to pre-order from Smyths today

Irish Mirror

Parents praise Mattel for Barbie doll which creates representation for 'entire community'

The launch of Mattel's first-ever Barbie doll with Down's syndrome has been met with widespread acclaim as excited parents say they're looking forward to seeing the barbie in shops

Daily Mirror

First ever Barbie doll with Down's syndrome launched by Mattel

The company worked closely with medical experts and charities to produce the new figure that's on sale now.

Daily Record

Barbie introduces first-ever doll with Down’s Syndrome

The new, inclusive doll is introduced by Down’s Syndrome model Ellie Goldstein

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Barbie unveils its first doll with Down’s syndrome

Barbie has launched the first Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome, championed by model Ellie Goldstein.

The Independent UK

Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome launched by Mattel

Firm partnered with US charity and medical experts to create part of ‘most diverse and inclusive doll line’

The Guardian - UK

Mattel unveils first-ever Barbie doll with Down's Syndrome in historic launch

Mattel has launched its first-ever Barbie doll with Down's Syndrome. To mark the launch, the iconic brand has teamed up on a campaign with British model Ellie Goldstein, who has the condition

Daily Mirror

The good, the bad and the Ken: Barbie through the ages

The live-action adaptation of Barbie is set to hit cinema screens this summer, and the manufacturer of the iconic doll is hoping it will signal a turn in fortunes.

The Week

Barbie cafes to open in New York and Chicago

Upcoming film starring Margot Robbie has thrust the plastic doll back in the spotlight

The Independent UK

The Real-Life Scandal Behind 'Barbie's Two Strangest Characters

Apparently it wasn't for children to know where Barbies come from.

Inverse

Barbie cast reveal is full of surprises, cool outfits, and impossibly deep lore

Hi, I'm Barbie!

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The Independent UK

‘A little act of revolution’: How Mattel came to make the first Black Barbie

Beulah Mae Mitchell was on the first Barbie production line at Mattel before becoming one of the first Black employees at the company’s corporate offices. In a new documentary, she reveals the journey to creating the first Black Barbie – and how it was about so much more than hair,…

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HGTV Is Celebrating Barbie In A Big On-Brand Way For New Show With Christina Hall, Alison Victoria And More All-Stars

Margot Robbie's Barbie has inspired a new competition series on HGTV featuring all-stars such as Christina Hall, Alison Victoria, and many more.

Salon

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CEOs make massive bets on the stocks of direct competitors and partners — and with exquisite timing

Evening Standard

From starlet to scientist — these are the most iconic Barbies of all time

As Barbie introduces its first doll with Down’s syndrome, we look some iconic versions of the world’s most famous doll and chart how far she’s come

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The Guardian - UK

I used to dream of having a doll that looked like me. I hope this Barbie inspires girls to dream bigger

The Barbie modelled on me is awe-inspiring – a space scientist with her own telescope, says Sky at Night presenter Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Asharq Al-Awsat

From Marketing to Design, Brands Adopt AI Tools despite Risk

Even if you haven’t tried artificial intelligence tools that can write essays and poems or conjure new images on command, chances are the companies that make your household products are already starting to do so. Mattel has put the AI image generator DALL-E to work by having it come up…

The Conversation

The marketing tricks that have kept Barbie's brand alive for over 60 years

Rejected by the toy industry at first, Barbie is now one of America’s most trusted brands. “She” – the 11.5 inch blonde doll, but also her brand persona – generated worldwide sales of around US$1.5 billion (£1.3 billion) in 2022, and has a brand value of US$590 million.

The Independent UK

From marketing to design, brands adopt AI tools despite risk

The Independent UK

British scientist honoured for International Women’s Day with one-of-a-kind Barbie doll

A one-off likeness of space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock has been made in celebration of IWD and British Science Week.

The Independent UK

British scientist honoured with unique Barbie doll for International Women’s Day

A one-off likeness of space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock has been made in celebration of IWD and British Science Week.

Daily Mirror

Legends and characters in books, TV and film 'you didn't realise were LGBTQ+'

Myths and legends geek Dan Jones' book - Queer Heroes of Myth and Legend - features characters including god Achilles, Wonder Woman, and Barbie's Ken doll

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