They’ll all be called Barbie, but it’s the curvy one—with meat on her thighs and a protruding tummy and behind—that marks the most startling change to the most infamous body in the world.

One of the greatest tools that a girl can have is the support and encouragement of her peers,' said Krista Berger, Senior Vice President of Barbie and Global Head of Dolls, Mattel. She added ...

In 1959, Ruth Handler created the Barbie doll and launched an American icon. Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts, and she came with a full array of accessories. While toymakers ...