More than a toy: 'I stopped counting after I had 500 Barbies in my
![More than a toy: 'I stopped counting after I had 500 Barbies in my](https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/kHBr0XvjFyGMViTAykiMyGIwsWc=/1960x0/cloudfront-eu-central-1.images.arcpublishing.com/prisa/CWJST6BNKZE6PMSYIJ3PZVR3LU.jpg)
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
![](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/barbiesilos_tealbackground_mobile_c.png?w=640)
Barbie Has a New Body Cover Story
![](https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2023-04/18/16/asset/08284db4e4d5/sub-buzz-735-1681834250-3.jpg?downsize=700%3A%2A&output-quality=auto&output-format=auto)
21 Surprising Barbie Facts You Need to Know Today
![](https://www.boxofficepro.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/barbenheimer-600x600.png)
Early Weekend Estimates: BARBIE ($155M+) and Nolan's OPPENHEIMER ($75M+) Drive Historic Weekend as 'Barbenheimer' Craze Takes Over Cinemas - Boxoffice
![](https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/230807191711-mattel-weird-barbie-doll-080723.jpg?c=original)
Mattel 'Weird Barbie' doll for sale for limited time
![](https://image.cnbcfm.com/api/v1/image/107275613-16902144922023-05-17t180052z_1751400453_rc2f01awy8mk_rtrmadp_0_usa-barbie-cafe.jpeg?v=1698273364)
Mattel MAT Q3 earnings: Barbie sales surge
![](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/516UmHi9phL.jpg)
Barbie Dreamtopia Mermaid Doll (Blue Hair) With Pink & Blue Ombre Mermaid Tail and Tiara, Toy for Kids Ages 3 Years Old and Up : Toys & Games
![](https://cached.imagescaler.hbpl.co.uk/resize/scaleWidth/743/cached.offlinehbpl.hbpl.co.uk/news/OMC/2019_BarbieCareer_60thAnnivAsstmt2-20191030093640163.jpg)
How Mattel turned 'too perfect, unrelatable' Barbie into a symbol of female empowerment
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ae/Child_playing_with_a_toy_cart_and_horse._-front-_%289726037522%29.jpg/800px-Child_playing_with_a_toy_cart_and_horse._-front-_%289726037522%29.jpg)
Toy - Wikipedia
![](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71m3weypDhL._AC_UF894,1000_QL80_.jpg)
Barbie Bride Doll in White & Pink Wedding Gown with Veil, Necklace & Bouquet that Fits Doll's Hand : Toys & Games
![](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/f48ea7a9e3fffd81e837e1b3a6ef5066c756ae5f/0_80_3750_2250/master/3750.jpg?width=1200&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=81f85a1ae3475a92e21f671934d131e4)
Barbie: she's 57 this year, but when will this toy truly grow up?, Toys