This month, Mattel released a first-of-its-kind doll in their “fashionista’s line,” a new Barbie with autism. Frances ...

In January, toymaker Mattel released the very first autistic Barbie doll. She’s wearing a loose purple dress and headphones.

The doll, which is part of Barbie's Fashionistas line , includes intentional design choices like flexible elbow and hand joints for stimming, which refers to repetitive body movement behavior some ...

Autism is a neurological difference, not an aesthetic. Yet, the very act of "designing" an autistic Barbie risks reinforcing ...

Aarushi Pratap, a graduate of Southeastern University’s SEU Link program, is a Barbie Role Model on the new doll’s advocacy ...

There’s a new autistic Barbie doll. CBC Kids News talks to an autistic kid and an autism researcher about what they think of ...

Barbie Ken doll's real name has finally been revealed 65 years later and there's a very sweet meaning behind it.

You may have noticed all of your friends on social media are turning themselves into Barbie dolls and action figures. It’s a viral trend of 2025 that is powered by artificial intelligence technology ...

Mattel released its new Aaliyah Barbie doll on Thursday in honor of the “Princess of R&B’s” 46th birthday. The doll, which costs $55.99, has already sold out. However, it will be available at Target ...

Mattel reveals Ken’s full name as Kenneth Sean Carson on his 65th anniversary, honoring Kenneth Handler and marking Ken’s ...

Ken brought the Kenergy to Malibu when he was introduced by Mattel in 1961. And now, the toy company is sharing some ...