Barbie and Ken's upcoming journey into the real world could raise similar commentary about consumerism with the added layers of gender politics and beauty standards that have existed in public discourse since the invention of the Barbie doll.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/barbie-truman-show-connection/

Be it a Barbie doll or a seat before Amitabh Bachchan on KBC, the realisation of a wish small or big does a lot more.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/brandsutra/the-impact-of-a-wish

But that could represent one less little girl reaching for a Barbie doll.

Source: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/08/04/dreadful-fascist-barbie-dominates-cinema/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dreadful-fascist-barbie-dominates-cinema

Calle's version of Supergirl is also getting her own Barbie doll from Mattel.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/sasha-calle-hopes-supergirl-dcu-reprise/

Jennifer went on to reveal that her therapist wound up giving her a physical Barbie doll covered in tape in order to demonstrate all of the injuries she’d sustained from working out excessively.

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/leylamohammed/jennifer-aniston-discusses-aging-shifting-views-on-fitness

Nicki Minaj channeling a Barbie doll throughout her career worked to perfection, so thinks Issa Rae, who says she always associates the doll with the megastar rapper.

Source: https://www.sohh.com/single-ladies-4th-of-july-edition/

Oscar-winner Helen Mirren narrates the movie while Anchorman star Will Ferrell features as the boss of toy company Mattel, which launched the Barbie doll in 1959.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12038187/Barbie-movie-used-homeless-people-background-actors-paid-NOTHING.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

The 1992 Totally Hair Barbie is the highest-selling Barbie doll in history and was even rereleased for its 25th anniversary.

Source: https://screenrant.com/margot-robbie-barbie-outfits-worn/

The Barbie doll has been busy, having over 250 jobs in her lifespan, including running for President.

Source: https://collider.com/recalled-barbie-dolls/

The Barbie doll with Down syndrome is meant to inspire all children to tell more stories through play.'

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12287867/Actress-syndrome-dresses-Barbie-condition-attend-film-premiere.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

There have been endless critiques and assessments of the anatomical correctness of the Barbie doll since her inception.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1332815/greta-gerwig-cgi-barbie-feet-terrifying/

This cropped barbie top comes with a coordinating miniskirt, so you can mix and match each piece like you are the Barbie doll.

Source: https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/barbie-merchandise-49183667

WASHINGTON — Toy company Mattel revealed its first Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome on Tuesday.

Source: https://triblive.com/lifestyles/mattel-introduces-first-barbie-with-down-syndrome/

What made the set remarkable was its miniature scale, only slightly larger than what a Barbie doll might employ.

Source: https://m.startribune.com/hello-kitty-cafe-truck-arrives-in-minnesota-ridgedale/600310072/

What’s more Barbiecore than a gorgeous of a real Barbie doll extra glammed up?

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/amandalauren/2023/04/14/10-barbiecore-must-haves-for-the-home/