More than a toy: 'I stopped counting after I had 500 Barbies in my collection', Culture

Since 1959, the Mattel doll has represented inclusivity, diversity and progress, with some models being sought-after collectibles
Since 1959, the Mattel doll has represented inclusivity, diversity and progress, with some models being sought-after collectibles

The Epic Failure of Thomas Edison's Talking Doll, At the Smithsonian

The Barbie Rewind series launches with the 80s Edition, a totally tubular throwback collection commemorating our fave pop-culture looks from the decade. Ready for aerobics class, this Barbie Rewind doll sports a pink bodysuit with a vintage Barbie logo print, legwarmers and must-have sweatbands. A high side ponytail, tennis shoes and a glittery belt complete her bodacious look. Totally 80s accessories include dumbbells, a duffle bag, an aerobics stepper and a retro Barbie hairbrush.

Barbie Rewind Doll - Workin' Out

Hong Kong's Ning Lau makes Barbie-like dolls that wear Chanel, Hermès – a far cry from the paper dolls she made when she was poor

A cultural icon to her core Otago Daily Times Online News

How Mattel turned 'too perfect, unrelatable' Barbie into a symbol of female empowerment

Milwaukee Museum Features More Than 6,500 Collectible Bobbleheads (and Counting), Smart News

Hello Barbie: fashion-obsessed talking doll thinks I'm amazing – or so she said, Toys

This Barbie collector turned a hobby into a 25-year design career at Mattel – The Virginian-Pilot

Barbie Chelsea Doll & Wheelchair, with Chelsea Doll (Blonde), in Skirt & Sunglasses, with Ramp & Sticker Sheet, Toy for 3 Year Olds & Up : Toys & Games