Why the curvy new Barbie is good news for your little girl
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This plastic matters: girls as young as three-and-a-half associate thin dolls with being smart and heavy dolls with being sad.
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Barbie Dolls Get a Makeover - The New York Times
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Mattel launches taller Barbie aimed at children as young as 3
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How does 'Curvy Barbie' compare with an average woman? - BBC News
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New, taller Barbie doll is aimed at kids as young as 3
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New softer, taller, less-curvy Barbie aimed at kids as young as
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Curvy Barbie Backlash Body Positivity Dolls
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New plus-sized Barbie dolls 'with curves' to come in seven
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Squeeeee!! First look at the alleged next 6 dolls in the LOOKS
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Barbie's more curvy frame seen as victory for regular women
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Barbie Fashionistas Doll #188
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She looks like me': what kids really think of the new Barbie