There are thousands of ways Barbie has reinvented herself, but the featured ways that Barbie has been re-imagined are particularly unique. It's common knowledge that Barbie has had quite a bevy of high-paying and glamours careers, ranging from a doctor to a school teacher to a beauty pageant queen, but now her career isn't the only thing getting a massive makeover.
Tattoos, bald heads, major bling and purple hair are just a few of the looks that Barbie has sported recently. These looks have not only been created by Mattel, but also as artistic expressions and pieces of art by people all over the world.
One thing is for certain no matter if Barbie's next move is shovelling poop at the zoo or piercing her nose, she's led to a lot of inspiration and is the farthest thing from boring.
47 Ways to Re-Imagine Barbie
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Hyper-Realistic Doll Portrayals
This Doll is the Iconic Barbie Doll Properly Proportioned
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Da Vinci-Inspired Dolls
Mattel Releases Fine Art Barbies Based on Art History
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Humanized Fashion Dolls
GQ Germany Celebrates Ken's 50th Anniversary With Life-Like Dolls
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Unique Barbie Homages
Andrea Cucchi Revamps Barbie Dolls in Peculiar Ways
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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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European Couture Doll Lines
The 2012 Barbie Fashion Model Collection Based on 'Atelier' Theme
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Life-Sized Barbie Dolls
Galia Slayen Builds Barbie for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
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Futuristic Barbie-Inspired Editorials
This Model is Made Up to Look Like a Space Mattel Barbie
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Barbie Doll Pageants
The Miss Barbie Venezuela Contest is Actually Real
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Daring Tattooed Dolls
The tokidoki Barbie Doll is the First Ever Tattooed Barbie to Hit Shelves
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Oversized Doll Accessory Shoots
The Interview Magazine 'Box Set' Stars Clutch-Toting Barbies
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Plasticized Wedding Fantasies
Beatrice De Guigne Shoots Lifelike Images of Barbie & Ken's Big Day
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Rich Housewife Dolls
The Barbie Lounge is the Place to be for Sophisticated Dolls
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Pop Star Dollification
'Barbie Goes (Lady) Gaga' in Entertainment Weekly
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Drag Queen Barbies
The Blonds Blond Diamond Doll Makes Cross-Dressing Super Glamorous
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Injured Barbie Campaigns
The Hot Wheels Knock Out Ads Illustrate High-Speed Accidents
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'Women of the Cloth' Dolls
Episcopal Priest Barbie Tells Secretary Barbie Who's Who
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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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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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Fashionista Doll Designs (UPDATE)
The Tiny Frock Shop Creates Chic Barbie Ensembles
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Cleverly Disguised Camera Dolls
The Barbie Photo Fashion Toy Takes Stylish Pictures
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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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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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Designer-Inspired Dolls
Kartel Designs for Barbies ‘PLASTIC' Collectors Edition
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Realistic Movie Character Dolls
Noel Cruz Repaints Generic Barbies to Resemble Life-Like Actors
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Anatomy-Showing Dolls
The Jason Freeny Dissecting Barbie Collection Reveals the Doll's Insides
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Printable Hairdos
The Barbie Printable Hair Extensions by Mattel Offer a Way to Personalize Hair
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Throwback Doll Attire
The Tiny Frock Shop Sells Retro Clothing for Barbies
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Designer Clothed Barbies
Christian Louboutin Designs Anemone Barbie Full of Hollywood Glamour
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Cupcake Couture Popstar Dolls
The Katy Perry Barbie Doll is a Spitting Image of the Singer
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LED Doll Accessories
The Barbie Digital Dress Brings Doll Fashion into the 21st Century
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Blinged Out Benefit Dolls (UPDATE)
Barbie for Breast Cancer Research is Most Coveted
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Australian Catwalk Dolls
The Newest ‘Barbie Basics Collection' is Inspired by Australi
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Wonder Bread Barbies
Artist Catherine McEver Creates Doll-Sized Costumes from Bread Wrappers
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Film-Inspired Iconic Dolls
Grace Kelly 'Rear Window' Barbie Joins Line of Collectible Figures
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Female Technician Teaching Toys
The GoldieBlox Construction Toy Introduces Girls to Mechanics
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Hairless Iconic Dolls
The Beautiful and Bald Barbie Movement Moves Mattel to Action
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Undead Survival Dolls
Zombie Attack Barbie Gets Lock and Loaded for the Apocalypse
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Blueprint Designer Dolls
‘Barbie I Can Be' Architect Barbie Makes a Splash for Mattel
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Diva Charity Dolls
Janet Jackson Barbie Doll is Created for a Good Cause
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Anniversary-Commemorating Toy Designs
Spin Master Introduced a New Line of Dora the Explorer Toys
Fantasy Horror Heroine Dolls
The Monster High Skullector x LAIKA Coraline Doll Launches Soon
Inclusive Spellbinding Dolls
Moonspell Magic by Monster High Inspires Fans to Embrace Uniqueness
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
Avant-Garde Princess Dolls
The Viktor&Rolf x Disney Collector Cinderella Doll is in a Docu-Series
Show-Inspired Collectible Dolls
Netflix and Mattel Introduces Squid Game Collectibles
Body Paint Fashion Campaigns
The Miley Cyrus Maison Margiela Campaign Boasts Avant-Garde Themes
Spherical Surprise Dolls
Barbie Roll & Reveal Shares a Novel Unboxing Experience
Show-Inspired Miniature Toy Sets
The Stranger Things Polly Pocket is an Adorable Playset
Remixed Nail Polish Collections
The OPIcons Collection Reimagines Iconic Shades Like Funny Bunny
Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
Doll-Inspired Sanitaryware Collections
HEWI and Barbie Join Forces on a Bathroom Collection
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
Soccer Athlete Dolls
Chloe Kelly Barbie Doll Honors the Striker for International Women’s Day
Gen X Beauty Campaigns
Bluemercury's Up Next Campaign Celebrates Women 40+
Toy-Doll-Starring Travel Spots
Expedia Debuts its 'Going Places with Ken' Campaign
Retooled Reimagined Lifestyle Sneakers
Masha Popova Remixes a Pair of adidas Superstars
Collectible Historical Figurines
PIX! is Dropping Designs Inspired by Icons in Art, Music & More
Nostalgic Toy-Film-Inspired Makeup Capsules
ColourPop Partners with Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story
Next-Gen 90s Dolls
Manhattan Toy is Reviving Groovy Girls for a New Generation of Kids
Glamorous Goth Dolls
The Monster High Skullector Elvira Doll is a San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive
Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys
Mattel Debuts Its 2025 San Diego Comic-Con Showcase
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
Empowering Makeup Brand Campaigns
JuJu Watkins Stars in NYX Professional Makeup’s New Campaign
Gender Stereotype-Busting Toy Campaigns
The LEGO Group Launched the She Built That Campaign
Iconic Doll-Commemorating Stamps
USPS' Barbie Stamps Appeal to Youth and Nostalgia-Seekers
Vegan Heart-Shaped Cookie Doughs
Sweet Loren’s x Barbie Partner for a Sweet and Pink Treat
Virtual Modeling Metaverses
Heidi Klum's Modelverse on Roblox Supports Creative Self-Expression
Inclusive Beauty Games
e.l.f Beauty's Glow Up! Experience Celebrates Self-Expression & Diversity
Cuddly Costumed Dolls
The Barbie Cutie Reveal Care Bears Series Shares Fun Surprises
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
Celebrative Doll-Inspired Donuts
Krispy Kreme Unveils Iconic Barbie-Themed Donuts
Milestone Beauty Campaigns
The Body Shop Launched Its 'Rebellious by Nature' 50th Anniversary Ad
Digital Avatar Makeup
Roblox Expands into Digital Avatar Makeup with Customizable Cosmetics
Baby Pig-Themed Toys
The New Walmart Toy Collection is Inspired by Peppa Pig's Sister, Evie
Cartoon Pregnancy Gender Reveals
Hasbro Makes a Major Announcement in the Peppa Pig Universe
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
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
One-of-a-Kind Beauty Campaigns
The Beauty Machine by Dove Challenges Algorithm-Driven Standards
Lunar New Year Dolls
Barbie Unveils the 2025 Dolls Channeling Good Fortune and Luck
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
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
GenAI Doll Packaging
Mattel Used Adobe Firefly for the Barbie Signature 2024 Holiday Doll Box
Beauty Product Replicas
Mini Brands and Ulta Beauty Team Up to Release Toy-Sized Product Replicas
Iconic Model Campaigns
Cara Delevingne Announced as L'Oréal Paris Global Ambassador
Surreal Car Care Campaigns
Turtle Wax's You Are How You Car Reimagines Drivers as Their "Car-Self"
Toy-Inspired Jewelry Collections
The Polly Pocket x Nadine Ghosn Collection is Made with 18K Gold
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Auto Cartoon Plushies
TeeTurtle Dropped the 'Transformers Reversible Plushies'
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Couture Collector Dolls
Viktor&Rolf x Disney Doll Reimagines Cinderella in Haute Couture
Real-Life Doll Apparel
Barbie Debuts its First-Ever Fashion Collection with Edikted
Reimagined Doll-Inspired Capsules
The Polly Pocket x Cider Collection Features Playful Silhouettes
Toy-Themed Jelly Beans
Jelly Belly and Mattel Partnered on Two Toy-Inspired Products
All-Asian Beauty Campaigns
Maybelline Face the Difference Features 40 Asian Pacific Trailblazers
Phygital Fashion Dolls
Dress To Impress Mystery Models Brings a Beloved Fashion Game Offline
Playful Beauty Collector's Tins
Fenty Beauty Drops Whimsical Smurfette Collection Collector’s Tin
Game-Inspired Collectible Toys
Mattel Creations Debuts Two Minecraft Collectibles
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Culture-Inspired Dolls
Katseye and Monster High Debut a Music Video & Inclusive Doll Collaboration
Multi-Brand Match Games
Mattel Match: Toybox Unlocked Unites Brands Like Barbie & Hot Wheels
Doll-Centric Festival Experiences
Barbie Dream Fest Brings the Iconic Doll to Life for Fans
Artful Collectible Figures
Fisher-Price Little People x André Saraiva Reimagines Cherished Toys
Virtual Beauty School Experiences
NYX is Taking Over Roblox's Bayside High School
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Character-Led Fashion Capsule
Barbie Edikted Collection Features a 71-Piece Wardrobe
Hockey-Centric QSR Partnerships
Tim Hortons x The PWHL x Barbie Team Up for a Makeover and Dolls
Doll-Inspired Bright Timepieces
Barbie and Casio Join Forces on Limited Pink G-Shock Watch
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
Modeling Dough Fashion Dolls
Hasbro and Mattel Created the Play-Doh Barbie Collection
Pink-Hued Bath Lines
Barbie x HEWI Unveil a Bauhaus-Inspired Pink Sanitaryware Collection
Cosmetics-Inspired Slime Toys
Glime Brings Elements of Beauty and Fashion to Sensorial Play
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
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
Glam Actress-Starring Beauty Campaigns
Urban Decay Taps Dove Cameron for a New Creative Chapter
Global Girl Group-Inspired Dolls
Mattel and KATSEYE Reimagine Monster High's Iconic 'Fright Song'
Makeup Vending Machines
Irá Booth Offers On-the-Go Makeup with Style and Technology
Multipurpose Beauty Booster Campaigns
The Many-Trick Pony Features a Horse Voiced by Rebecca Black
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
Late Singer-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Spotlights its New Aaliyah Barbie Honoring the R&B Singer
Fashion Dolls-Inspired Cosmetics
ColourPop and Bratz Introduce the Girls Nite Out Collection
Fashion Icon Toy Ranges
Playmates Toys Launches the Paris & Pups Range, Inspired by Paris Hilton
Holiday-Ready Toy Product Lilnes
Crayola Has Unveiled Its 2025 Holiday Product Lineup
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
Musician-Supported Beauty Campaigns
The Revlon Be Unforgettable Campaign Enlists Megan Moroney
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
Tennis Barbie Dolls
Barbie Debuts Venus Williams Doll to Honor Equal Pay Pioneer
Beauty Kiosk Playsets
Melissa & Doug's New Sort, Stock, Select Toy Explores Skincare & Makeup
Beauty-Branded Film Series
e.l.f. Beauty will Debut 'Show Your(s)e.l.f.' at Art Basel Miami Beach
Halloween Countdown Doll Designs
Barbie Releases the 12 Days of Halloween Set with Daily Surprises
Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras
Mattel and Kodak Join Forces on a Barbie Instant Camera
Reinterpreted Retro Denim Spots
Beyoncé Stars in Chapter Three of Levi’s 'REIIMAGINE Campaign'
Artful Motion Toy Sculptures
Nina Chanel Abney Bravo Figures Capture Everyday Icons
Playful Crayon-Inspired Fashion Lines
Lee & Crayola Launch Colorful Workwear-Inspired Garments
Glamorized Drinkware Collections
The Barbie x Stanley Collaboration Features Eight Unique Tumblers
Children's Show Makeup Collaborations
The Glisten Cosmetics x Teletubbies Collection is Bold
Mythological Two-Piece Dolls
The Monster High Corazon Marikit Doll Separates at the Waist
Nostalgic Blind Toy Series
The Teletubbies Say Hello Series Nods to Childhood Icons for Collectors
Empowering Cosmetic Campaigns
The Revlon Be Unforgettable Campaign Reinterprets a Brand Tagline
DIY-Inspired Doll Designs
Rainbow High Unveils Its Exciting New Lineup of Products and Experiences
Doll-Themed Hockey Collections
CCM Hockey Joins Forces with Mattel's Barbie for a Co-Branded Line
Toy-Themed Cookie Doughs
Sweet Loren's Barbie Heart Shapes Sugar Cookie Dough is Ready to Bake
Curl Care Dolls
Healthy Roots Dolls Have Washable, Styleable Textured Hair
Mixed Heritage Dolls
Riley by Jilly Bing Represents Mixed Asian and Caucasian Backgrounds
Whimsical Surprise Dolls
The Wicked Ozian Balloons Reveal Shares One of Five Characters
Living Condition Awareness Dollhouses
IKEA's UNWELCOME HOME Doll House Brings Awareness
Refreshed Beauty Jingles
Maybelline Reworked the Maybe It’s Maybelline Jingle for a New Generation
Reimagined Building-Block Campaigns
LEGO Group Launched 'She Built That' to Defy Stereotypes
Friendship-Celebrating Doll Brands
Maison Battat's Hey Bestie™ Product Range Emphasizes Positivity
Collaborative Color-Forward Toy Collections
Crayola and Ms. Rachel Debut Color Wonder Ms. Rachel
Inspiring Entreprenurial Dolls
The American Girl 2025 Girl of the Year Speaks to Gen Alpha
Art-Focused Retail Capsules
Mattel and MoMA Partner to Craft a New Collaborative Collection
Fantastical Collectible Dolls
L.O.L. Surprise!'s Fantasy-Themed Dolls Share New Play Patterns
Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns
Dove's #UnseenBeauty Initiative Challenges Y2K Beauty Standards
Indian Heritage-Inspired Dolls
Barbie and Anita Dongre Team Up to Create a Doll for Diwali
Doll-Inspired Modern Installations
Nina Tolstrup Creates The Pavilions of Wonder Series in London
Block Puzzle Modular Dollhouses
Gavin Portillo and Mario Ledo Create a Dollhouse Concept
Traditional Cartoon Artwork
Tokyo's National Museum Presents Hello Kitty: As I Change, So Does She
Athlete Commemorative Dolls
Venus Williams Barbie Celebrates Equality and Athletic Legacy
Friendship-Celebrating Doll Duos
Barbie Celebrates Women's Day with the Role Model Series
Basketball Legend Dolls
Barbie's LeBron James Doll is the Brand's First Kenbassador
Inclusion-Focused Design Partnerships
Barbie's New Initative Spotlights Black Designers for BHM
Vibrant Celebrity Icon Collections
The 'Bedsure x Iconic Collection' Pays Homage to Marilyn Monroe
Retro-Chic Nostalgic Flip Phones
HMD and Mattel Join Forces on a Bright Pink Barbie Phone
Festive Día de Muertos-Dolls
Mattel Creations Transforms Barbie and Ken into Festive Designs
Delectable Career-Themed Ice Pops
Happy Pops Launches the Barbie Career Collection