Sixty-seven years ago today, on March 9, 1959, the first-ever Barbie—clad in the iconic black-and-white chevron one-piece, with the iconic blonde ponytail—was released, retailing for a whopping three ...

March 9th celebrates Barbie’s debut at the International Toy Fair in New York in 1959. If you’ve been looking for the perfect item to celebrate Barbie’s birthday, look no further than Crocs. The Crocs ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Barbie manufacturer Mattel took a hit this week after its superstar doll failed to deliver. The El Segundo company ...

Mattel is commemorating the 25th anniversary of Barbie in the Nutcracker with a new animated special premiering on Netflix later this year and a range of new consumer products. “This anniversary is an ...

For more than six decades, Barbie has empowered generations to dream big and believe they can be anything, bringing stories to life with innovative product and inspiring content that encourages ...

The first-ever official Barbie fan festival, "Barbie Dream Fest," will take place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Attendees can enjoy immersive experiences like an interactive Dream House, a fashion show ...

On January 11, 2026, Mattel announced the release of Autistic Barbie, a doll with an official autism diagnosis who uses augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to communicate, carries a ...

The doll features several additions that align with the experiences of autistic people. Mattel has released a new Barbie doll that serves a unique purpose, representing those on the autism spectrum.

Barbie is launching its first autistic doll in an effort to represent how individuals with autism spectrum disorder experience the world around them, USA TODAY can exclusively reveal. The doll, which ...

Mattel is expanding its push for inclusion with the launch of its first autistic Barbie, developed in partnership with autism advocates to reflect how some people on the spectrum experience the world.

There’s a new kind of Barbie girl in this Barbie world. Mattel just released its first autistic Barbie doll in an effort to represent how those with autism spectrum disorder may experience the world ...