Is there a Barbie with no hair?

The Brave Barbie program, which first launched in 2013, exclusively gives dolls without hair to children through nonprofit organizations, such as CureSearch for Children's Cancer. They are intended to provide comfort to children facing hair loss from cancer and other diseases.

Are there bald Barbies?

In 2013, Mattel, Inc. created Brave Barbie in collaboration with the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) and organizations supporting children living with cancer.

What are the three types of Barbies?

Barbie has strived to show girls they can be anything through a range of careers traditionally held by men. Barbie introduces three new body types: curvy, tall and petite.

Who is Midge Barbie?

Midge, full name Margaret Hadley Sherwood, is a classic character in the Barbie universe, introduced in 1963 as Barbie's freckled, red-haired best friend, known for being more down-to-earth and less glamorous, famously appearing in the 2023 Barbie movie as a pregnant doll married to Allan Sherwood, which drew controversy but highlighted her long history as a beloved, relatable sidekick to Barbie.
 

Is there a Down's syndrome Barbie?

Yes, Barbie introduced its first doll with Down syndrome in 2023, as part of the Fashionistas line, in partnership with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to promote inclusivity, featuring unique body sculpts, Down syndrome awareness colors (blue/yellow), and symbols like butterflies and upward-pointing arrows on her outfit. Mattel later expanded this with other diverse dolls, including a Black Barbie with Down syndrome in 2024, featuring a shorter frame, longer torso, and pink glasses. 

Barbie's new look: a doll with no hair and one with the skin condition vitiligo

Why does Barbie go to a gynecologist?

Barbie went to the gynecologist in the 2023 movie's final scene as a symbolic step into womanhood and the "real world," representing a transition to the full human experience, including understanding one's body and health, which normalized the visit for many viewers and sparked interest in reproductive health care. Director Greta Gerwig intended it to make young girls feel less ashamed of female bodies and regular checkups, showing that even an icon like Barbie embraces this essential part of life.
 

Who is LGBTQ in Barbie?

Daisy is Barbie's first LGBTQIA+ character. She is of Greek descent.

What is Ken's full name?

The full name for the popular doll is Kenneth Sean Carson, named after Ruth Handler's son, Kenneth, with "Sean" and "Carson" coming from other connections to Mattel's history, while "Ken" can also be a short form for names like Kenneth, Kendrick, or Kendall. 

Why was Allan Barbie discontinued?

Allan the Barbie doll was discontinued primarily due to low sales and popularity compared to Ken, but also faced controversy when reintroduced as Midge's husband in the "Happy Family" line, sparking backlash over the idea of a pregnant doll and inadvertently fueling rumors about his relationship with Ken due to shared clothes, leading Mattel to pull him from shelves again around 2002.
 

Who is the chubby Barbie?

First of all I loved it!! I thought the message was amazing and it was one of the best movies I've seen. I also loved that the fat barbie's (Sharon Rooney) weight was not a plot point.

Is there a non-binary Barbie?

We already know that Mattel is not opposed to playing with gender, having launched a “Gender Neutral Doll” in 2019, or to uplifting trans people, having made a Laverne Cox barbie doll in 2022.

What is a Chelsea Barbie?

A Chelsea Barbie is a smaller, child-sized doll representing Barbie's younger sister, Chelsea, known for her bright colors, removable fashions, and diverse themes like careers, pets, and adventures, inspiring imaginative play and exploration of different roles and worlds. She's designed to be collectible, with various looks, accessories, and sometimes features like braces or wheelchairs to promote inclusivity. 

What Barbies have disabilities?

The list of disabled Barbie dolls includes various types of representation, such as wheelchair users, prosthetic limbs, hearing aids, vitiligo, and Down syndrome, expanding beyond physical disabilities to include sensory and developmental conditions, with recent dolls featuring tactile features for blindness and a blind doll with a cane, all part of Mattel's Fashionistas line promoting diversity and inclusion. 

Is Barbie too skinny?

She is far too low in body weight to even menstruate, let alone become pregnant. The Yale Center for Eating and Weight Disorders calculated how much an average woman's body would have to change in order for her to have the proportions of Barbie's body.

Is Skipper Barbie's sister?

Yes, Skipper is Barbie's younger sister, introduced in 1964 as "Barbie's Little Sister" to give Barbie a younger family member to look after and to offer a more youthful doll option, evolving from a 10-year-old to a modern, tech-savvy teenager with purple streaks in her hair, as seen in films and shows like Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse.
 

Is Ken doll male or female?

Ken doll is male, introduced by Mattel in 1961 as Barbie's boyfriend, named after creator Ruth Handler's son, Kenneth, and has always represented a male companion, though Mattel has since diversified his looks and body types to reflect various male identities and appeal to a broader audience.
 

Why was Ruth forced out of Mattel?

Ruth Handler left Mattel in 1975 after being forced out amidst a financial scandal involving false reporting to the SEC, stemming from company efforts to hide losses; she resigned as co-chairman, pleaded no contest to charges, and was fined, with her earlier battle with breast cancer and subsequent mastectomy contributing to her feeling unfocused, according to her.
 

What was voted the best LGBTQ+ film of all time?

The top 30

• Tropical Malady (2004) ...
• My Beautiful Laundrette (1985) ...
• All about My Mother (1999) ...
• Un chant d'amour (1950) ...
• My Own Private Idaho (1991) Director: Gus Van Sant. ...
• Victim (1961) Director: Basil Dearden. ...
• Je, tu, il, elle (1974) Director: Chantal Akerman. ...
• Looking for Langston (1989) Director: Isaac Julien.

Who has a crush on Barbie?

Ryan (2012–2015): He is Raquelle's twin brother and Ken's rival. He is a main character in the Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse series. Ryan has a crush on Barbie, and therefore competes with Ken for her affection.

How many surgeries did the human Barbie have?

Barbara Jankavski, a Brazilian influencer known as the “Human Barbie” for undergoing 27 plastic surgeries, died over the weekend at age 31, authorities said Wednesday.

What does the last scene of Barbie mean?

The Barbie movie ending shows Stereotypical Barbie choosing to become a real human, embracing imperfection, mortality, and the full spectrum of human experience (joys and pains) over eternal, one-dimensional plastic existence, culminating in her first gynecologist appointment, symbolizing her full integration into womanhood and the "real world" as a person who makes meaning, not just an idea. This signifies a profound character arc where she sheds her perfect doll identity to live authentically, alongside Ken's journey to find his own identity (wearing "I am Kenough" hoodie) and the film's commentary on feminism and existentialism.
 

What size are Barbie's breasts?

First, Barbie's measurements: bust 4.6ins (11.6cm) waist 3.5ins (8.9cm)

When did Barbie get a breast reduction?

Mattel responded to some consumer criticism and remodelled her body as early as 1997 when Barbie's breasts were reduced in size and her waist thickened.