Barbie’s Dream House and NYC’s Private School Nightmare
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The Story Behind Barbie: From Reviewing Movies to the Evolution of the Iconic Doll
This chapter covers a range of topics related to Barbie, from the process of reviewing movies as film critics to the origins of the doll and its creator Ruth Handler. It delves into Ruth's vision for creating a three-dimensional doll that looked like a grownup, the manufacturing challenges faced in designing the doll, and the financial troubles faced by Mattel. The chapter also explores the decline in Barbie sales, the evolution of Barbie's appearance, and the late embrace of diversity by the franchise.
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