If your childhood was anything like mine, you spent your time "playing with Barbie" cutting her hair into ridiculous styles, using your Crayola crayons to give her gaudy makeovers and cutting up your socks to make your own "designer clothing" for the beloved doll -- sorry, Barbie. Thus, it's no surprise that in 2013, graphic designers, photographers and fashionistas continue to remix the doll into their own version of bad Barbie.
This has resulted in everything from adults-only Barbie photography, to tacky-chic clothing lines inspired by Barbie's extremely tight, mostly pink wardrobe. Some have even gone so far as to create their own parody piece of Barbie, mocking her unrealistic body type and overly perky attitude.
45 Examples of Bad Barbie Behavior
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Iconic Doll Controversies
The Clothesless Matchbox Barbie Calendar Provokes Legal Problems
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Broken Barbie Marriages
The Dina Goldstein ‘In The Dollhouse’ Series Sees More Than Me
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Naughty Dollies
What Goes On Behind Closed Doors in Dollhouses
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Flirty Barbie-Doll Fashion
The Alannah Hill Autumn/Winter 2011 Lookbook is Whimsically Wonderful
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Gagafied Galactic Dolls
The Mattel Goddess of the Galaxy Barbie is Inspired by the Pop Icon
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Cut-Up Doll Depictions
Peihang Huang Paints Pictures of Brutally Injured Toy Figurines
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Twisted Pleasure Projects
Robin Bini Schneider's 'My Christmas Gift' Shows Plasticized Presents
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Barbie Masterpieces
Kristyna Milde Recreates Famous Paintings with Posed Dolls
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Spy Cam Dolls
The Barbie Video Girl Records Those Special (or Secret) Moments
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Barbiefied Fashion Lines
The Wildfox Summer 2010 Collection is So Totally Rad
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Celebrity Barbies
Donna Anne Transforms Barbie With Famous Faces
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Baby Booze Bottles
Utopia Rebrands Popular Liquor Bottles into Infant Products
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Haute Barbie Hairdos
The Mattel 'Play with Fashion' Initiative Shows Off Chic Looks
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Life-Sized Barbie Dolls
Galia Slayen Builds Barbie for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
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Printed Doll Tresses
Get Wild Multicolored Hair with Barbie Design Printables
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Begging Doll Billboards
The Barbie and Ken Reunion Campaign Tests True Love
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Controversial Doll Set-Ups
Mutated Barbie & Ken Figurines at the Altered Barbie Exhibition 2010
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Couture Chained Barbies
Designers Upgrade the CFDA Barbie Basic Doll With Personal Style
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Rich Housewife Dolls
The Barbie Lounge is the Place to be for Sophisticated Dolls
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Pixelated Photographs
Martin Rondeau Puts a Digital Spin on the Barbie Look
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Drag Queen Barbies
The Blonds Blond Diamond Doll Makes Cross-Dressing Super Glamorous
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Confrontational Controversy Ads
The Barbie's Rainforest Destruction Campaign Uses Ken
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Ambiguous Barbie Captures
These Doll Portraits by Jon Shireman Hide the Iconic Doll's Identity
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Internship Dolls
Barbie the Intern Works Just Like Everyone Else
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Ballin' Barbie Dolls
Prepare to Shell Out a lot of Cheddar for the Stephen Cantur Barbie
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Hairless Iconic Dolls
Online Movement for Mattel to Create a Bald Barbie
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Bizarre Barbie Mods
Ooak Barbies Takes the Much Loved Doll to New Places
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Haute Dolltography
'Plastic Ladies' are Fashionably Fantastic
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Dieting TV Dolls
The Christina Hendricks Joan Barbie Doll is Not Lifelike
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Vampire Wedding Dolls
Breaking Dawn Barbies Will Soon Be Available for Twilight Fans
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Classic Horror Film Dolls
The Alfred Hitchcock The Birds Barbie is Super Eerie
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TV Icon Dolls
The Classic TV Barbies are a Blast from the Past
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Solemn Barbie Hybrids
Artist X.Mu Mixes Real-Life People With the Iconic Barbie
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Barbie Burkas
Mattel 'Save the Children' Barbies Have Traditional Makeovers
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Adorable Rapper Barbie Dolls
The Nicki Minaj Barbie Doll by Mattel Will Benefit Charity
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Spooky Spirited Figurines
The Haunted Beauty Barbie Doll is a Gorgeously Ghoulish Halloween Toy
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Quirky Caffeinated Campaigns
The New David Lynch Coffee Commercial Involves a Barbie Doll Head
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Anatomy-Showing Dolls
The Jason Freeny Dissecting Barbie Collection Reveals the Doll's Insides
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Space Captain Barbie Dolls
The FemShep Figurine Puts GI Joe To Shame With Her Action-Ready Gusto
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Cupcake Couture Popstar Dolls
The Katy Perry Barbie Doll is a Spitting Image of the Singer
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Australian Catwalk Dolls
The Newest ‘Barbie Basics Collection' is Inspired by Australi
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Eerie Embalmed Dolls
Mummified Barbies by E.V. Day is a Quest for New Doll Creations
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Fake-n-Bake Barbies
The Patricia Krentcil-Inspired 'Tanorexic Doll' is Oompa Loompa-Colored
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Hairless Iconic Dolls
The Beautiful and Bald Barbie Movement Moves Mattel to Action
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Spin Master Introduced a New Line of Dora the Explorer Toys
Collectible K-Pop Dolls
Netflix's Most Popular Film Inspired the American Girl KPop Demon Hunters
Interactive K-Pop Film Toys
Furby Furblets KPop Demon Hunters Take After Favorite Characters
Fantasy Horror Heroine Dolls
The Monster High Skullector x LAIKA Coraline Doll Launches Soon
Pocket-Sized Collectible Compacts
Polly Pocket x GCDS Fuses Play, Luxury & Nostalgia
Ancient Goddess Dolls
The Olympia Doll Collection Revives Ancient Mythology Through Play
Playful Cafe-Branded Beverage Cups
The Barbie Pink Pineapple Cup is Only at Dunkin' Locations
Easter-Themed Seasonal Doll Collections
Battat's Our Generation Debuts the Keepsake Collection
Doll-Inspired Shoe Collabs
Dr. Martens X Bratz Team Up to Drop a Statement-Making Collection
Nostalgic QSR Miniature Experiences
McDonald's Introduces the Adorable Happy Meal Collectibles
Festive Lunar Doll Figures
Barbie 2026 Lunar New Year Doll Marks the Sixth in the Annual Series
Plush-Inspired Sensorial Cosmetics
Ulta Beauty x Squishmallows is Full of Fun, Tactile Features
Avant-Garde Princess Dolls
The Viktor&Rolf x Disney Collector Cinderella Doll is in a Docu-Series
Body Paint Fashion Campaigns
The Miley Cyrus Maison Margiela Campaign Boasts Avant-Garde Themes
Cinematic Horror-Inspired Doll Capsules
Mattel Debuts New Wave of Monster High Skullector Dolls
Spherical Surprise Dolls
Barbie Roll & Reveal Shares a Novel Unboxing Experience
Remixed Nail Polish Collections
The OPIcons Collection Reimagines Iconic Shades Like Funny Bunny
Doll-Inspired Sanitaryware Collections
HEWI and Barbie Join Forces on a Bathroom Collection
Sensorial Anime Dolls
BedHedz are Expressive, Tactile Collectibles with Big, Unruly Hair
AI-Enhanced Play Experiences
Mattel Partners with OpenAI to Develop AI-Powered Toys
Diabetes-Condition Inclusive Dolls
Mattel Presents a Special Barbie Doll with Type 1 Diabetes
Playfully Serious Designs
Nik Bentel Studio Pivots from the Whimsical to the Playfully Serious
Soccer Athlete Dolls
Chloe Kelly Barbie Doll Honors the Striker for International Women’s Day
Commemorative Goddess Dolls
The 2026 Bratzaversary Collector Doll Celebrates 25 Years of Bratz
Nostalgic Crayon-Inspired Jewelry
Nadine Ghosn Crayola Pack Collab Debuts as Limited Edition
Toy-Doll-Starring Travel Spots
Expedia Debuts its 'Going Places with Ken' Campaign
Theater-Inspired Plush Toys
The Care Bears Wicked Collection Brings Oz Magic to Cuddly Classics
Cult-Favorite Animation-Inspired Stationery Collections
Sharpie and Elmer's Embrace Toy Story 5
Scented Surprise Dolls
Scented Strawberry Shortcake Characters Joined the L.O.L. Surprise! Line
Collectible Historical Figurines
PIX! is Dropping Designs Inspired by Icons in Art, Music & More
Glamorous Goth Dolls
The Monster High Skullector Elvira Doll is a San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive
Next-Gen 90s Dolls
Manhattan Toy is Reviving Groovy Girls for a New Generation of Kids
Sensory Snoopy Plushies
Kids Preferred Expanded Its Peanuts Snoopy Collection for Their 75th Year
Digital Apparel Education Initiatives
Roblox is an Unexpected Platform for Fashion Education
Dollhouse-Themed Cafe Campaigns
The Dunkin' Barbie® DreamHouse™ is Located in Manhattan
Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys
Mattel Debuts Its 2025 San Diego Comic-Con Showcase
Pony Character Crochet Kits
The My Little Pony x The Woobles Craft Recreates Applejack & More
Stylish Monster Collectibles
Fuggler Baddies are Collectible Characters with Attitude & Quirks
Miniature Horror Figures
The New Pop Mart Chucky blind-box collectible figures are Playful
Treat-Themed Crafting Dolls
Far Out Toys' Pretty Sweets Invites Kids to Customize Mini Desserts
Playful Cosmetic Collections
The Clinique x Crayola Collaboration Makes Makeup Feel Fun Again
Filmic Fashion Dolls
The Bratz x Clueless Mark the 30th Anniversary of Clueless
Toy-Inspired Millennium Era Eyewear
The Bratz x GENTLE MONSTER Foldable Eyewear is Nostalgic
Gender Stereotype-Busting Toy Campaigns
The LEGO Group Launched the She Built That Campaign
Pink-Hued Cafe Drinks
Dunkin' and Barbie Teamed Up for a New Summer Menu
Salon-Inspired Collectibles
The Labubu Monsters Hair Salon Series Features Fluffy Hairstyles
Collectible Digital Toys
BE@RBRICK x Tamagotchi Marks the Virtual Pet’s 30th Anniversary
Ghoulish Metaverse Games
The Monster High Roblox Experience Invites Players into a Spooky School
Doll-Inspired Jewelry Collections
Barbie Professions Collection by Alex + Ani Celebrates Ambition
Soda-Inspired Hair Accessories
Diet Coke by Framar Shares Limited Tools and Style Statements
Doll-Themed Café Pop-Ups
The Malibu Barbie Café is Coming to Canada for the First Time This Summer
Vinyl-Faced Plush Toys
L.O.L. Surprise! Plush Surprise Has a Keychain Clip for Accessorizing
Plush Beauty Keychains
Ulta Beauty x Mini Brands Pops Plush Keychains Feature Hero Products
Inclusive Fashion Dolls
Mattel’s First Autistic Barbie Boasts Sensory Experiences & Support Tools
Art-Inspired Collectibles
The Mattel x MoMA Series Transforms Iconic Artworks into Toys and Games
Mission-Driven Haircare
Burd Beauty is Devoted to Preventing Domestic and Teen Dating Violence
Witchy Plush Bears
Wicked-Themed Care Bears Reimagine Iconic Characters as Plush Collectibles
Horror Doll Collectibles
Pop Mart's Blind Box Chucky Franchise Series Shares Scary Surprises
Custom Artist-Joined Shoes
Charli XCX By You Lets Fans Design Their Own Brat‑era Chuck Taylors
Nostalgic Pink Lifestyle Collections
The SHEIN x Mean Girls Collection Features Statement Pieces
Iconic Doll-Commemorating Stamps
USPS' Barbie Stamps Appeal to Youth and Nostalgia-Seekers
Toy-Inspired Jewelry Collections
The Polly Pocket x Nadine Ghosn Collection is Made with 18K Gold
Ugly-Cute Character Keyrings
Fuggler x SpongeBob Remixes Beloved Cartoons in a Signature Style
Emotive Plush Collectibles
Care Bears Caring Cuties Tap into the Thrill of Blind Boxes
Pickle Plush Toys
Giggle Pickles are Personality-Packed Collectibles That Laugh When Shaken
Doll-Inspired Body Mists
Boy Smells x Bratz Created the Limited-Edition Doll Skin Body Mist
Body-Positive Charm Bikinis
The Billie x Ian Charms Bikini Celebrates Body Hair
Artistic High-Fashion Dolls
The Bratz x Rodarte Collab Reimagines Cloe and Sasha
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Doll-Inspired Pocket-Sized Jewelry
The Polly Pocket™ x ALEX AND ANI Collection is Playful
Cheeky Baking Apparel
Betty Crocker Turns Cake Mix Nostalgia Into Wearable Merchandise
Dating-Inspired Plush Collectibles
Common Relationship Behaviors Inspired the Bad Date Bears
Couture Collector Dolls
Viktor&Rolf x Disney Doll Reimagines Cinderella in Haute Couture
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Reimagined Doll-Inspired Capsules
The Polly Pocket x Cider Collection Features Playful Silhouettes
Doll-Matching Personalized Footwear
American Girl and Crocs Join Forces on Matching Shoes
Phygital Fashion Dolls
Dress To Impress Mystery Models Brings a Beloved Fashion Game Offline
Magical Animation-Inspired Dolls
Mattel Debuts the Barbie in the Nutcracker Doll Collection
Bouquet Modeling Kits
Blooms by Play-Doh is the Play-Doh Line Designed Specifically for Adults
Integrated Beauty Collaborations
The Iconic Dove Pink Beauty Bar is in the Legally Blonde Prequel
Culture-Inspired Dolls
Katseye and Monster High Debut a Music Video & Inclusive Doll Collaboration
Anniversary Doll Capsules
Spin Master Celebrates 25 Years of Dora with an All-New Toy Collection
Playful Collectible Figures
The Zsiga × Care Bears Series Transforms Nostalgic Icons into Toys
Doll-Centric Festival Experiences
Barbie Dream Fest Brings the Iconic Doll to Life for Fans
Real-Life Doll Apparel
Barbie Debuts its First-Ever Fashion Collection with Edikted
Artful Collectible Figures
Fisher-Price Little People x André Saraiva Reimagines Cherished Toys
Nostalgic Film Merchandise
Disney Celebrates the Toy Story 30th Anniversary with New Collectibles
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Licensed Beauty Brushes
Wet Brush Partners with Bratz for Collectible Hair Accessories
Hockey-Centric QSR Partnerships
Tim Hortons x The PWHL x Barbie Team Up for a Makeover and Dolls
Iconic High Fashion Campaigns
Veronica Beard's Fall 2025 Fashion Campaign is Tilted Iconic
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Character-Led Fashion Capsule
Barbie Edikted Collection Features a 71-Piece Wardrobe
Pink-Hued Bath Lines
Barbie x HEWI Unveil a Bauhaus-Inspired Pink Sanitaryware Collection
AI 3D Printing Tools
Ai Doll Generates And 3D Prints Personalized AI Action Figures Instantly
Rule-Breaking Gummy Bears
Vandal Gummy Bears Flavors Challenge Conventional Color Pairings
Doll-Inspired Evening Wear
The Barbie x Azazie Atelier Eveningwear Collection Uses Luxe Fabrics
Edgy Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Barry M Beauty's Rebrand Embraces Its Rebellious Roots
Global Girl Group-Inspired Dolls
Mattel and KATSEYE Reimagine Monster High's Iconic 'Fright Song'
Character-Inspired Beauty Tools
Conair Launches Wicked-Themed Hair Styling Collection
Professional Basketball-Inspired Dolls
Mattel's New Barbie Signature Doll Honors Angel Reese
Retro Film-Inspired Dolls
Bratz X Clueless Dolls Nod to Iconic 90s Cher, Amber, and Dionne Outfits
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
The Styled by KidSuper Ken Doll Sports Boundary-Pushing Streetwear
Fashion Icon Toy Ranges
Playmates Toys Launches the Paris & Pups Range, Inspired by Paris Hilton
Whimsical Doll Collections
The Wicked for Good Dolls Reimagine Cinematic Characters in Toy Form
Porcelain Doll-Inspired High-Fashion Runways
Maison Margiela Presented Its Fall 2026 Collection
Spring-Themed Toy Collections
MGA Entertainment Emphasizes DIY Creativity, Surprises & Pastel Hues
Iconic Doll-Inspired Formalwear
Barbie x Azazie Atelier Eveningwear Collection Features 16 Pieces
Returning Heritage Dolls
American Girl 40th Anniversary Historical Collection Relaunches Originals
Cult Movie-Inspired Collector's Sets
Fisher-Price Debuts a Film-Inspired Little People Collector
Tennis Barbie Dolls
Barbie Debuts Venus Williams Doll to Honor Equal Pay Pioneer
Cartoon-Inspired Apparel Capsules
The SpongeBob SquarePants Capsule Brings Eco-Conscious Fashion
Designer Blind Box Figurines
Pop Top is a New Range of Collectibles for Kidults
Creator-Led Toys
Bonkers Toys Transforms Toys and Colors into a Retail Toy Line
Halloween Countdown Doll Designs
Barbie Releases the 12 Days of Halloween Set with Daily Surprises
Artful Motion Toy Sculptures
Nina Chanel Abney Bravo Figures Capture Everyday Icons
Health-Boosted Candies
Baby Bottle Pop's Adulthood Survival Collection Recognizes Popular Callouts
Adult Coloring Collections
Crayola All Grown Up Inspires Creativity in Adults
Playful Crayon-Inspired Fashion Lines
Lee & Crayola Launch Colorful Workwear-Inspired Garments
Customizable Wearable Plushies
Slushie Plushies are Build-A-Bear's First Wearable Plushies
Nostalgic Blind Toy Series
The Teletubbies Say Hello Series Nods to Childhood Icons for Collectors
Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries
Dirty Looks Examines Clothing as a Tool for Cultural Resistance
Doll-Themed Hockey Collections
CCM Hockey Joins Forces with Mattel's Barbie for a Co-Branded Line
Toy-Themed Real Estate Campaigns
Barbie and Rightmove Partnered for an Immersive Experience
Whimsical Surprise Dolls
The Wicked Ozian Balloons Reveal Shares One of Five Characters
Inflatable Couture Collection
The Childsplay Collection is an Haute Couture Fashion Collection
Interactive Iconic Toy Designs
Just Play Has Launched Tickle Me Elmo Giggle Max
Nostalgic Fashion Capsules
Selena Gomez's Throwback Collection Revisits Her Most Iconic Roles
Hair Clip Blind Boxes
The Limited-Edition Emi Jay Blind Box Features Five Exclusive Products
Collectible Palestinian Dolls
Bosabizu's Filistina Blends Storytelling & Premium Packaging
Anti-Bias Fashion Unveilings
Primark Created "Kim Parr" to Challenge Preconceptions
Toy-Branded Cake Cookies
The Cooper Street Barbie™ Birthday Cake Cookies are Mattel-Approved
Customized Mom-Inspired Figurines
Funko POP! Yourself is Launching in Europe for Mother's Day
Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns
Dove's #UnseenBeauty Initiative Challenges Y2K Beauty Standards
Bedtime Routine Toys
The Ms. Rachel Goodnight Frankie Bedtime Playset Helps Kids Practice
Athlete Commemorative Dolls
Venus Williams Barbie Celebrates Equality and Athletic Legacy
Alluring Doll-Like Swimwear Campaigns
Kulani Kinis and Remy Bond Introduce Pocket Paradise
Basketball Legend Dolls
Barbie's LeBron James Doll is the Brand's First Kenbassador
Adult Buildable Flower Kits
The Play-Doh Blooms Brings Flower Crafting to Adult Makers
Delectable Career-Themed Ice Pops
Happy Pops Launches the Barbie Career Collection