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Two-year-old Lula-Belle Butler-Wenlock-Simpson, right, who was born with heart problems and underwent open-heart surgery, poses with a Special Friends doll whose scar mirrors her own.

‘Special Friends’ dolls reflect the lives of children with special needs

Jul 24, 2020

A posed Barbie doll.

American Icons: Barbie

Jul 26, 2018

A 'Becky' barbie doll on display at an exhibition in Madrid, Spain.

Becky, Barbie’s friend who uses a wheelchair, was discontinued.

Mar 31, 2017

Global Politics

Barbie Berlin Dreamhouse draws protests, hand-wringing over opening

Aug 15, 2013

Prehistoric Pets

Aug 14, 2013

Arts, Culture & Media

American Icons: Barbie

Aug 14, 2013