Mattel has launched two new Barbie dolls: the first blind Barbie and the first Down syndrome black Barbie are coming. The company, as they write, also strengthens its commitment to creating products that represent global belonging and inclusion...
Mattel announced two new babies on Tuesday as part of the Barbie 2024 Fashionistas series. The company has already introduced more than 175 different types of dolls that have different skin colors, eye color, hairstyle but
Barbies and Kenek with a disabled or hearing aid has already been launched on the market, writes USA Today .
The first wheelchair Barbie Baby (Becky) was published in 1997 and the first wheelchair with the first prosthesis in 2019. In 2016, the small, high and round-shaped babies, and then in April 2023, came first dolls with Down syndrome .
Mattel said in a statement that the two newly announced dolls were created in collaboration with nonprofit organizations that work on behalf of the visually impaired and blind, as well as people with Down syndrome. The game manufacturer also talked to members of the dolls represented by babies, so he was able to do extremely precise work.
We have realized that Barbie is much more than a baby: it represents self -expression and can reinforce the feeling of belonging. We are proud to introduce a new blind Barbie baby and a Down syndrome black baby, confirming our commitment to creating products of global association and inclusion
Said Krista Berger, vice president of Barbie.
In the United States, both babies can be purchased from July 23, 2024 for $ 10.99 ($ 3900). The blind Barbie is also added sticks and sunglasses, the Index wrote.
Photo: Mattel
