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Mattel embraces diversity with first-ever autistic Barbie
Online Reporters, Published on 13/01/2026
» From her 1959 debut as a blonde, blue-eyed icon, Barbie has evolved to reflect a commitment to equal representation with the launch of Mattel’s first-ever autistic Barbie.
New Barbie raises diabetes awareness
Online Reporters, Published on 10/07/2025
» Mattel Inc has introduced a new Barbie doll representing a child living with Type 1 diabetes, aiming to promote empathy, inclusion and raise awareness, showing children that life with diabetes can still be vibrant and fulfilling.
Mattel launches Barbie doll with diabetes
AFP, Published on 09/07/2025
» WASHINGTON - Mattel has launched its first Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes in a bid to foster a greater sense of inclusion and empathy among children, a company vice-president said Tuesday.
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Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 19/06/2024
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Exploring diversity through Barbie dolls
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 02/05/2023
» A new doll representing a person with Down's syndrome was launched by US toy manufacturer Mattel last week. This reflects the company's commitment to diversity and inclusivity and its effort to counter social stigma through play.
Mattel unveils Jane Goodall Barbie, complete with chimp
AFP, Published on 13/07/2022
» WASHINGTON: American toy manufacturer Mattel has unveiled new specialty Barbie dolls modeled after the famous English primatologist Jane Goodall and her beloved research specimen, a chimpanzee named David Greybeard.
Racing against time
Life, Noko, Published on 12/11/2021
» A lucky number for IWC Schaffhausen and Hot Wheels, 68 comes from their founding years, 1868 and 1968.
Gender neutral emojis hit screens in new Apple update
AFP, Published on 30/10/2019
» SAN FRANCISCO: Apple has put out new gender neutral emojis of most of its people icons -- including punks, clowns and zombies -- as part of an update to its mobile operating system.
K-pop superstars BTS to take 'long-term break'
AFP, Published on 12/08/2019
» SEOUL: K-pop superstars BTS will take a 'long-term break' from the music scene, their agency said Monday, after the boy band topped charts in the US and Britain earlier this year.