Barbie Doll News & Updates

Barbie doll of Aaliyah sells out on late R&B star's birthday

Interest in the Barbie doll of Aaliyah is truly “One in a Million” — and it shows, as the doll...

Jan 16, 2025 • NBC News

The She-Ra Barbie Doll Brings Back ‘80s Magic for a New Generation

Barbie fans, prepare to channel your inner warrior princess—because the iconic American doll is st...

Jun 13, 2025 • Yahoo

Barbie doll honoring Cherokee Nation leader is met with mixed emotions

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — An iconic chief of the Cherokee Nation, Wilma Mankiller, inspired countless N...

Dec 02, 2023 • Seattle Times

Mattel introduces the first blind Barbie doll and Black Barbie doll with Down syndrome

Mattel, Inc. announced the addition of a blind Barbie doll and a Black Barbie doll with Down syndrom...

Jul 25, 2024 • Oregonian

Mattel Launches ‘Women In Film’ Barbie Doll Collection

Mattel is staying in the film business. The toy company, best known for its Barbie doll collection, ...

Jan 09, 2024 • Deadline.com

Rita Moreno Honored With A Barbie Doll From Mattel

NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Rita Moreno attends The WNET Group Gala at Edison Ballroom on May 07, 2024 in Ne...

Nov 19, 2024 • Forbes

Now you can dress like your favorite Barbie doll!

Have you ever wanted to dress like your favorite Barbie doll from childhood? Solo in the Spotlight, ...

Jun 03, 2026 • Pirates & Princesses on MSN

'She Is A Legend': Barbie Doll Created In Honor Of Osage Nation Ballerina Maria Tallchief

To some people, it may just be a doll. But for the Osage Nation, it represents something more import...

Nov 18, 2024 • News on 6

Barbie doll creator Handler Crossword Clue

Find the answer for Barbie doll creator Handler from the people who brought you the USA TODAY Daily ...

May 26, 2026 • USA TODAY

Venus Williams Made into a Barbie Doll for Mattel’s New Campaign: ‘Honored to Be Recognized’

The new Barbie has been created as part of a collection of dolls inspired by female role models in s...

May 22, 2024 • People

Opal Lee, the grandmother of Juneteenth, honored with Barbie doll as part of 'Inspiring Women' series

Lee holds an annual Walk For Freedom celebrating Juneteenth in Fort Worth, a 2.5-mile trek. Her gran...

Jan 21, 2026 • WFAA8

Mattel Stevie Nicks Bella Donna Barbie Doll Is Back In Stock

Back in 2023, Mattel launched a Barbie doll of music legend Stevie Nicks that was inspired by her lo...

Oct 30, 2025 • Comicbook.com

Mattel releases 1st autistic Barbie doll, featuring sensory-sensitive accessories: 'Every child deserves to see themselves'

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The autistic Barbie doll. (Pho...

Jan 12, 2026 • Yahoo

Mattel is releasing a Rita Moreno Barbie doll as part of its Tribute collection

Rita Moreno is getting her very own Barbie doll. Mattel is releasing the new doll as part of its Tri...

Nov 21, 2024 • KCCI Des Moines

A new Barbie doll honors pioneering Cherokee Chief Wilma Mankiller. But it’s prompting some complicated feelings

Wilma Mankiller has many accomplishments to her name — the first female principal chief of the Che...

Dec 04, 2023 • CNN

Barbie introduces first autistic doll in the UAE

Mattel has launched the first-ever Autistic Barbie doll in the United Arab Emirates, marking a signi...

May 06, 2026 • UAE Moments on MSN

Barbie releases first autistic doll in the UAE amid growing focus on neurodiversity

The first autistic Barbie doll has reached stores in the UAE, adding another layer to the long-runni...

Apr 28, 2026 • Absolute Geeks

Mattel unveils first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes: 'We knew the time was right'

There’s a sense of pride in seeing a Barbie doll that looks like you. Now, children with type 1 di...

Jul 09, 2025 • Yahoo

Mattel releases Misty Copeland Barbie doll

Misty Copeland, the first black female principal dancer for the American Ballet Theatre, now has her...

May 01, 2016 • abc13

Anna Sui Gets a Barbie Doll Named After Her

Anna Sui will be getting her own Barbie doll named after her. In recognition of Asian American and P...

Apr 30, 2025 • Women's Wear Daily

Mattel launches first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes as part of Fashionistas line

Mattel announced on Tuesday that it was launching the first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes, comple...

Jul 08, 2025 • Houston Chronicle

Debbie Allen Immortalized as Barbie Doll in Tribute to Her Trailblazing Legacy

*Mattel has unveiled a new Barbie doll in its Tribute Collection, paying homage to Debbie Allen, the...

Oct 20, 2025 • EURweb

Mattel’s type 1 diabetes Barbie doll wears an insulin pump and glucose monitor. Here’s her origin story

Mattel has released its latest Barbie doll, and it’s a win for better representation. The new Barb...

Jul 08, 2025 • Fast Company

Barbie® Introduces the First Autistic Barbie Doll, Championing Representation for Children through Play

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) unveiled today its first-ever autist...

Jan 11, 2026 • Business Wire

Barbie® Introduces First-Ever Barbie Doll with Type 1 Diabetes to Expand Representation and Inspire More Children

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that Barbie® is deb...

Jul 08, 2025 • Business Wire

Barbie doll convention, Sports Club Tour coming to Louisville

More than 800 Barbie enthusiasts will gather at the Galt House this week for ICON Barbie: A Fashion ...

Jun 25, 2025 • WLKY

Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks Is Getting A ‘Bella Donna’ Barbie Doll

After Stevie Nicks’ first Barbie doll sold out, Mattel is coming back with another doll of the Fle...

Oct 21, 2025 • Forbes

Barbie introduces its first doll with Type 1 diabetes. How to buy

Barbie just released its first doll with Type 1 diabetes – and shoppers are eager to order them. T...

Jul 09, 2025 • The Providence Journal