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The marketing tricks that have kept Barbie's brand alive for over 60 years

Rejected by the toy industry at first, Barbie is now one of America’s most trusted brands. “She” – the 11.5 inch blonde doll, but also her brand persona – generated worldwide sales of around US$1.5 billion (£1.3 billion) in 2022, and has a brand value of US$590 million.

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Protest is dangerous, but feminists have a long history of using humour, pranks and stunts to promote their message

Protest was dangerous in feminism’s formative years.

The Conversation

Disney World, Disneyland, and Universal Face New Theme Park Rival

The new theme park opens soon and it leverages big-name properties including Hot Wheels, Barbie, Thomas the Tank Engine, and He-Man/Masters of the Universe.

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The top 40 retro toys lying forgotten in North East homes - according to survey

From Rubik’s Cubes, to Game Boys, to Etch A Sketch - a new survey reckons millions of retro toys are lying stashed in the lofts and cupboards of North East homes

Chronicle Live

Barbie scoliosis doll praised by woman born with curved spine who wishes she had one as a girl

Alis Kingston said she felt insecure when she looked at her 'wonky body' in the mirror

Wales Online

Barbie doll maker to produce first-ever disabled doll with scoliosis that has back brace

Barbie doll maker Mattel is due to release its first ever disabled doll, with the famous toy's little sister Chelsea having scoliosis and coming with her own back brace in an effort to normalise the condition and celebrate inclusion

Daily Mirror

Barbie makes history with new scoliosis doll

Barbie has become more diverse since she was created more than 60 years ago

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Barbie releases first-ever doll with scoliosis

The new Chelsea doll has spine curvature and a back brace

The Independent UK

Lego, Revell and Bandai among 250 exhibitors displaying their wares at the annual Toy Fair in Olympia

Lego, Bandai, Funko, Revell, Care Bears and many more big brands in attendance, with show themes centred around plush, licensed and nostalgic toys, vehicles and 100 years of Disney

Wales Online

Katie Price slammed by fans after using filter on daughter Princess, 15, in recent snap

Katie got inked by celebrity tattoo artist Jay Hutton, 32, who put together the inking of her eldest daughter wearing a Barbie t-shirt on her upper thigh.

Daily Record

Katie Price shows off huge tattoo of Princess' face 'as a Barbie' after seven hour sitting

Glamour model Katie Price has topped off her body transformation including a bigger boob job with fresh new body art

Daily Mirror

Thousands of people in Britain are hoarding toys in their homes

Britain’s lofts are filled with more than one billion top toys - including Barbie, LEGO and Hot Wheels

The Independent UK

Barbie and LEGO are among top nostalgic childhood toys stashed away in UK lofts

Nearly half of Brits couldn't bear to part with their cherished toys - with two-thirds planning to pass them down to children or grandchildren

Daily Mirror

11 things we did while looking through the Argos catalogue as a child

Many of us spent hours browsing the catalogue with a pen in hand compiling our birthday and Christmas wish lists

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Mum left heartbroken as 'ungrateful' daughter says she doesn't like her Christmas gifts

The disheartened mother took to Mumsnet to explain she bought her seven-year-old most of the items off her Santa list, but changed her mind on Christmas morning.

Daily Mirror

'My daughter told me her presents weren't as good as last year's - I need perspective'

A mum was left wondering whether she'd done something wrong after her daughter told her she wasn't too fond of some of her presents, and last Christmas was better

Los Angeles Times

From scorched earth to pink paradise: 'Barbie' teaser introduces Margot Robbie's doll

The first "Barbie" teaser trailer has arrived to disrupt our expectations of a movie based on a toy — much like Barbie apparently disrupted the baby doll industry.

Daily Mirror

Barbie set to be Christmas number one toy after beating LEGO and Nintendo Switch

Barbie has seen a surge in popularity and now retail experts reckon it'll be on more lists for Santa than its main rivals, such as Nintendo Switch

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Mum mortified after 'ruining' Christmas for her daughter in major present blunder

A frantic mum is worried she has ruined Christmas after a huge Barbie camper she had ordered turned up in her driveway – right in front of her three-year-old daughter

Daily Mirror

M&S slashes 50% off kids toys including Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig, Barbie and Fisher Price

If you're wondering what to get the little ones this Christmas keep reading - M&S has slashed 50% off kids toys and it includes Peppa Pig, Barbie and lots more

Wales Online

Barbie set to be the must-have toy this Christmas

Retail experts said hype building around the upcoming Barbie movie will reach fever pitch around the festive season

Evening Standard

From Barbie and Minions to Squid Game and Peaky Blinders - here are the top film- and TV-inspired Halloween costumes you might spot this year

Daily Record

Tina Turner turned into Barbie doll to celebrate anniversary of hit song

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Dublin Live

Christmas 2022: First look at Lidl's fa-la-labulous toys hitting middle aisle

Families on a tight budget can get toys from top brands such as Disney, Peppa Pig, Paw Patrol, and Barbie for as low as under a tennee

Irish Mirror

Here are exact arrival dates for all name-brand Christmas toys in Lidi at 'incredibly low prices'

The market-leading budget retailer will cater to children of all ages this Christmas and for every budget

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