Barbie

The “Barbie” movie has won big at the box office, with $200 million and counting. Conservatives have largely criticized it. Many others have praised it.

Toys that reflect real-life differences in skin color, hair, body type and more can help children feel more accepted.

Barbie’s parent company Mattel is expanding the number of products in its Fashionista line, introducing three new body types—tall, curvy and petite—and a range of new skin tones.

Mattel really needs this doll to succeed after a bad 2014. But Hello Barbie is a tricky choice.

The “Barbie” movie has won big at the box office, with $200 million and counting. Conservatives have largely criticized it. Many others have praised it.

Toys that reflect real-life differences in skin color, hair, body type and more can help children feel more accepted.

Barbie’s parent company Mattel is expanding the number of products in its Fashionista line, introducing three new body types—tall, curvy and petite—and a range of new skin tones.

Mattel really needs this doll to succeed after a bad 2014. But Hello Barbie is a tricky choice.