A new line of black Barbies has been released by Matel. These new Barbie Dolls have received initial mixed reviews reports CNN.
The dolls have fuller lips, curly hair and other features that Matel says "accurately represent African American woman".http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/10/21/black.barbies.irpt/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
Some people are opposed to the new black Barbies saying that they do not represent African American Woman.http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-341623
Barbie History
Created by Ruth Handler, Barbie Dolls were created in the image of Bild Lilli, a German comic book character and refined to represent American women. Named after Handler's daughter Barbara, Barbie debut on March 9, 1959.http://www.mahalo.com/barbie
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Number sold
Over one billion sold
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Price range
$7 - $45
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