Amirah Kambe’s research reinforces the idea that representation impacts children’s confidence, mental health and well-being.

Many believed the doll was implying that young girls couldn’t do math ... permanently discontinued from the Barbie universe. However, Mattel removed the toy’s voice box’s phrases in 1992 ...

Some toy companies warn the likelihood of holiday shortages increases each week the tariff remains in effect. From Barbie, Bratz and Cabbage Patch Kids to Adora baby dolls, American Girl and Our ...

In 'Black Barbie,' designers ... powers that be that little Black girls deserved to have Black Barbies. Courtesy of Netflix Venus Williams Made into a Barbie Doll for Mattel’s New Campaign ...

The doll was available exclusively at Toys “R” Us and on their website. Jewel Girl Barbie is displayed by Mattel at the American International Toy Fair in New York on Feb. 14, 2000.

Mattel, the iconic maker of Barbie, said in its first quarter earnings report this week it plans to raise prices on American toys ... girl needs – that's 11 years old – needs to have 30 dolls ...

Growing up, I, like many girls, had a Barbie doll. From her spunky outfits and fun hairstyles to her various professions, the iconic toy was as much of a source of empowerment as it was enjoyment.

Parents might want to shift to digital avatars of toys as the tariff escalations lead to price hikes of Barbie dolls.

Ever since her debut in 1980, Black Barbie has become a symbol of progress — not just in the toy industry, but in society as well. The doll helped to correct decades of Black girls and women ...

Nearly 80% of the toys sold in the U.S. come from China. From Barbie, Bratz and Cabbage Patch Kids to Adora baby dolls, American Girl and Our Generation, dolls are a big business in the U.S. as ...