Before Margot Robbie, there was Barbie (Re-release)
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The Pros and Cons of Body Shapes
In 1990, Mattel created a focus group with African American children and parents. Instead of using the same molds for the Caucasian Barbies, new ones were created in addition. The facial features, skin tones, hair texture and names were all altered. Claire: "There's there should not be shaming no matter what you look like"
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