How many body types does Barbie have?

New Barbie dolls come in four body types, but are they realistic?


When did Barbie come out with different body types?

1998: Barbie gets a new body

That means slimmer hips, a wider waistline, and a smaller bust, according to Mattel, which wants Barbie “to have more of a teenage physique” for her “hip-huggers to look right.”

Is a Barbie body possible?

Although she's long been considered the universal ideal for a woman's figure, an analysis of her doll-size shape in proportion to a fully grown woman shows Barbie is anatomically impossible and would be reduced to walking on all fours and incapable of lifting anything.


How tall is a curvy Barbie?

Like the first ever Barbie, Curvy Barbie is 11in (27.9cm) tall.

How many Barbie skin tones are there?

Mattel, the maker of the iconic plastic doll, announced it will begin selling Barbie with three new bodies - curvy, tall, and petite. The doll will also be available in seven skin tones, 22 eye colors and 24 hairstyles.


New Barbie Body Type Comparison!



What is Barbies body type?

Barbie now comes in three new body shapes: curvy, petite and tall. All three sizes are available on Mattel's website, along with the classic version of the doll.

What are the five Barbie body types?

The Barbie Fashionistas line will come in four body types — original, curvy, petite and tall — and in seven skin tones, 22 eye colors and 24 hairstyles. Do they look like real women? Of course not. Curvy, tall and petite are, of course, much closer to real women than the original ever could be.

Does Barbie have a thigh gap?

Barbie has had her most radical makeover ever – and I can exclusively report that the thigh-gap is officially gone.


What was Barbies waist size?

✓ If Barbie were an actual women, she would be 5'9” tall, have a 39” bust, an 18” waist, 33” hips and a size 3 shoe! ✓ Barbie calls this a “full figure” and likes her weight at 110 lbs. ✓ At 5'9” tall and weighing 110 lbs, Barbie would have a BMI of 16.24 and fit the weight criteria for anorexia.

How tall is Skipper?

She was 9.25 inches in height (compared to Barbie's 11.5 inches) when she was first introduced, and then as newer versions were released, she gradually became taller with a teenage appearance. Usually, Skipper dolls have blue eyes.

Is there a fat Barbie?

Curvy Barbie has a slightly rounded stomach, thicker legs, and no “thigh gap.” But the term curvy is a bit misleading. While not emaciated-looking like the original Barbie, she's still quite thin, likely a US size 4 or 6. The “tall” Barbie has longer legs and is as thin (if not thinner) than the original.


Was there ever a fat Barbie?

She is "curvy" Barbie, actually. But "curvy" is code for fat, though Mattel is too polite to say so. Mattel has added three new body types to its Barbie Fashionistas line: tall, curvy and petite (code for short!). And yes, the original Barbie is still available, in all her long-legged, tiny-waisted, big-busted glory.

Is there a disabled Barbie?

In a move that has been praised by disability campaigners, Mattel has released a new range of Barbie dolls that feature the iconic character with hearing aids, prosthetic limbs and in wheelchairs.

Why is Barbies body unrealistic?

"Barbie's body was never designed to be realistic. She was designed for girls to easily dress and undress. And she's had many bodies over the years, ones that are poseable, ones that are cut for princess cuts, ones that are more realistic," Culmone said.


What did the 1st Barbie look like?

In March 1959, a doll named "Barbie" launched onto the American toy market, sporting a black-and-white striped bathing suit, pouty red lips and a sassy blonde pony tail. The leggy, 11-inch plastic figure—full name: Barbara Millicent Roberts—was the first mass-produced toy doll in the U.S. with adult features.

Is there a gender neutral Barbie?

Mattel, the toy giant best known for its hyper-feminine Barbie dolls, has launched a line of gender-inclusive dolls – a move welcomed by trans rights campaigners. The gender-inclusive line of dolls, named Creatable World, allows children to experiment with clothes and hairstyles that are not dictated by gender norms.

Is Barbie's body realistic?

It's long been known that the traditional Barbie doll has a totally unrealistic body. If a real person had the body Barbie does, she would have to walk on all fours, according to Medical Daily, because her height, weight, and proportions are too disproportionate to stand.


How tall is Barbie meant to be?

A standard Barbie doll is 11.5 inches (29 cm) tall, giving a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) at 1/6 scale.

How much does a Barbie weigh?

A Barbie doll weighs 7.25 ounces.

Does Barbie have a belly button?

Even though Barbie has been everything from an astronaut to a computer engineer (what a kerfuffle that turned out to be), it wasn't until 2004 that she got a belly button. And it wasn't until 2016 that Mattel announced it's introducing three new body types to its Fashionistas range of dolls.


Why is there a bald Barbie?

To help young girls with cancer, Mattel produced a bald friend of Barbie named Ella. First manufactured in 2012, they were created in only a limited number and were distributed directly to hospitals. Responding to a petition from a cancer patient's mother, Mattel agreed in 2014 to produce more Ella Barbies.

When did Barbie get flat feet?

Back in 1970, during the hippie-dippie era, Mattel sold a flat-footed Barbie.

What is vitiligo Barbie?

Viitiligo causes patches of skin to lose their pigment. Mattel said in a statement that a prototype of the vitiligo toy, which debuted on the Barbie Instagram page last year, became its most "liked" post ever.


How many Barbie role models are there?

The Inspiring Women™ dolls pay tribute to incredible heroines like Amelia Earhart, Katherine Johnson (shown right) and Frida Kahlo. To date, Barbie has honored 50 role models and is committed to showing girls more role models by honoring a minimum of 10 each year.

What is a Millie face Barbie?

Millie Open-Mouthed, also simply known as Millie, is a Barbie face sculpt patented in 2013, first introduced with Cut 'n Style Princess Barbie.