On March 9, 1959, in the Flatiron district of New York, co-founder of Mattel Ruth Handler launched her latest—and perhaps most daring—creation: Barbie. Standing at 11.5 inches tall, the sultry-eyed ...

Despite the huge popularity of this iconic toy, Barbie has sparked her share of debate since she first hit the market 60 ...

And some see the original Barbie as Jewish like Handler ... In the 1950s, the only dolls on the market were baby dolls, presuming that girls wanted to play at being mothers.

Kaavia James is “a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world” — wait, scratch that. Barbie (and all of us!) actually live in Kaavia’s ...

Overall, rag and fabric dolls provide a versatile and nurturing experience that aids in a toddler’s physical, social, and ...