Barbie

Just When You Thought The Barbie-Mania Was About To Fizzle Out, The Iconic Doll Brand Is Rolling Around Texas.

From Barbie to Zombies, here is what locals think will be the biggest Halloween decorating themes this year!

Barbie mania is going strong right now and turns out one of the rarest Barbies had Dallas roots.

Not quite a Barbie® Dream House, but it's just as pink!

Airbnb is giving you a chance to stay in an actual, real-life Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse located in Malibu, California.

I had a total meltdown and created an awkward situation for my family, who were no doubt as embarrassed of me as I am of myself in my adult years.

So what can we expect from this exciting, immersive experience? Here are some initial photos of what you'll be walking into this summer in Houston, TX!

There's a lot of surprises in store.

I had a total meltdown and created an awkward situation for my family, who were no doubt as embarrassed of me as I am of myself in my adult years.

For at least a generation, Barbie has been a controversial figure. Mattel wants to emphasize her independence and her range of careers, but most people who look at her just see a body. Traditionally, a body with huge breasts, a very narrow waist, and feet that can only wear high heels. A body that is available in a brown version, but that everyone knows is meant to be white. Mattel is now trying something bigger and newer with Barbie. The company has introducing three new body types; in addition to Original Barbie, she now comes in Curvy, Petite, and Tall. Mattel had already been working on being more inclusive of skin colors and hair types, so those factors combine with these new bodies to create a far wider variety of Barbie possibilities.

By now you may have heard of the new 'normal' barbie, but just where did she come from, and how will kids respond. You're about to find out.

For 43 years, Barbie and Ken were inseparable.  Then, in 2004, just before Valentine's no less, they broke up.  Most said it was a mutual decision, but I have my doubts - I think Barbie was looking for some space. However, in 2006, Ken underwent a makeover, looking younger, hipper (not the picture you see in the post certainly), and he learned to country dance - I think.  Barbie took notice. Read