South Carolina native Kitty Perkins made the first Black Barbie doll in 1980. People Magazine reported that she had never owned a Barbie doll during her childhood.

This Week In History: On March 9, 1959, the Barbie doll made her first appearance at the American Toy Fair in New York City. The doll by Matell, Inc. has remained popular around the world ever since.

Mattel is working towards a goal of having 100% recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic materials across all products and packaging by 2030 Joelle Goldstein is a Senior News Editor on the TV ...

One of the year's most highly anticipated films is Greta Gerwig's live-action "Barbie," out on July 21. Starring Margot Robbie as Barbie, the movie promises to bring the iconic doll and her world ...

In 'Black Barbie,' designers Kitty Black Perkins and Stacey McBride-Irby talk the evolution of the dolls and further tell PEOPLE about the differences they've made Hedy Phillips is the Senior ...

Barbie has come a long way in her many years on shelves and in the hands of girls around the world. First introduced to the world on March 9, 1959, Barbie was created to be a woman with a plethora ...

But in 2024, Barbie is huge for a different reason: their celebrity Barbie doll creations. Mattel have made celebrity Barbie dolls for decades now, but more recently they have amped up the amount ...

Toy company Mattel revealed its first Barbie doll representing a person with Down’s syndrome on Tuesday. Mattel collaborated with the US-based National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to create the ...

It’s offically National Barbie Day for those who celebrate. If you’ve ever wondered how much an old Barbie could sell for today, some of the earliest models are fetching prices that can reach ...