And LeBron James solidified that sentiment this week. Mattel, the maker of Barbie, announced Wednesday it was debuting a doll in the likeness of basketball legend LeBron James. He’s the first male ...

Midge was positioned as a friend of Barbie’s who was pregnant. The concept of a pregnant Barbie doll didn’t fly with American consumers and the doll was recalled from shelves. Midge is played by ...

The following year, Barbie's sister Skipper landed on the scene. However, both Midge and Skipper were eventually discontinued, after their own controversy. A pregnant Midge doll was pulled from ...