Gallery: Meet Barbie: Tall, petite, curvy and original The new toys allow "the product line to be a better reflection of what girls see in the world around them," says spokeswoman Michelle Chidoni.

Mattel says this is the most dramatic change to Barbie in her 57-year history. You can purchase the new shapes online starting Jan. 28. They will be sold in retailers later this year.

For the newest Barbie Fashionista, Mattel (MAT) said it closely worked with the National Down Syndrome Society on the doll’s shape, features, clothing, accessory and packaging to ensure that it ...

After years of controversy surrounding Barbie’s body, Mattel introduced petite, curvy and tall dolls to the iconic collection. There’s also seven skin tones, 22 eye colors and 24 hairstyles ...

Gallery: Meet Barbie: Tall, petite, curvy and original The new toys allow "the product line to be a better reflection of what girls see in the world around them," says spokeswoman Michelle Chidoni.

This year, Barbie is going to get a little more real. Now she’s available in petite, curvy and tall models as part of the Fashionistas line ($10-$20). Don’t worry, Barbie purists. The OG ...