Iran Bans “American Symbol” By Cracking Down On Barbie Doll Sales

With the United States placing sanction in Iran on everything from the countries central banking system to the export of oil from the country officials in Iran have decided to fight back by attacking a symbol of ... continue

Bald Barbie Coming Soon? Campaign Urges Mattel to Mass Produce Doll For Cancer Patients

Last year, Mattel created a one-of-a-kind bald Barbie doll for a four-year-old girl who lost her hair due to cancer. An online campaign has now started urging the toy maker to mass produce the doll for girls ... continue

Barbie Tattoos Lead to Predictable Media Hysteria, World to End Soon

The latest Barbie doll comes with tattoos across her left arm, neck and chest, something that has apparently prompted an outrage amongst parents. Because hey, Barbie was always such an amazing role model for young girls. The new, ... continue

Faith Hill Barbie Doll Arrives, Tim McGraw Doll Joins Her

Faith Hill and Tim McGraw have been married for 15 years and in celebration of that milestone the country super duo are receiving a special gift, Mattel has turned them into barbie dolls. Know as the Tim McGraw ... continue

Computer Engineer Barbie Gets Connected, But Not Really

It was only a matter of time before Barbie entered the 21st century and that time is now with Mattel finally debuting Computer Engineer Barbie. The new Barbie offers a pink laptop with it's very own proprietary Barbie ... continue

Barbie unveils “Geek Chic” Computer Engineer doll

She's been a "stewardess," a "pet vet," an Olympic athlete, astronaut, politician, UNICEF ambassador, surgeon, TV anchor and a hair salon proprietress. Now Barbie's got a tech credit on her resume with the announcement of her new career ... continue

New from Mattel: Tramp Stamp Barbie

Mattel has launched a new range of Barbies that allow little girls to add tattoos to their dolls. The new Barbie dolls are part of Mattel's "Totally Tattoos" range, and include tattoos of hearts, flowers, stars, rabbits, butterflies, ... continue

Tattooed Barbie Stirs Up Controversy

A new tattooed Barbie--known officially as Totally Stylin' Tattoos Barbie--has some parents crying foul play. The updated doll, revealed as part of Barbie's 50th birthday celebration this month, comes with dozens of small tattoo stickers. Kids can ... continue

Oldie-but-Goody: Heidi’s “Barbie” to Wear Heidiwood?

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt's quest for domination continues: they somehow managed to convince Mattel that they're good people to immortalize in doll form. Heidi's makes more sense, since she's already cut to the chase and ... continue