
In February, Barbie announced that it would be releasing a line of diverse dolls with disabilities. Plus Ken got a makeover, too, with three new body types. This is a part of Mattel's push for more inclusive dolls; in 2017 the brand expanded their dolls to include curvy, petite, and tall bodies.
The collection is titled the Fashionista Dolls, and the focus is around the doll's love for fashion as opposed to their appearance. The move towards inclusivity has been well received, especially after one person on Twitter saw a doll on store shelves.
The doll represents multiple intersectional identities as a person of color wearing natural hair and using a wheelchair. Of course, this isn't the first doll with a wheelchair that Barbie has created. In the '90s Barbie released a doll using a wheelchair that infamously was not compatible with Barbie's Dream House. Now, the doll is entirely accessibility friendly and even comes with its own ramp.
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