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Lifestyle 9 months ago

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Labubu dolls ride China soft-power wave

Beijing-based Pop Mart is part of a rising tide of Chinese cultural exports gaining traction abroad, furry ambassadors of a "cool" China even in places associated more with negative public opinion of Beijing such as Europe and North America.

Entertainment 3 years ago

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Doll's world: 'Japan's Barbie' casts spell over grown-ups

Licca-chan is known as "Japan's Barbie", and her appeal is spreading to all ages, with adults turning the doll into a social media superstar.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Ivory Coast company brings Black dolls to African children

Frustrated by seeing store shelves in Ivory Coast lined with almost exclusively light-skinned dolls, Sara Coulibaly decided to create alternatives in which local children could see themselves.

People 5 years ago

Elton John gets own Barbie doll to honor Dodgers stadium concerts

Elton John and Mattel created a special edition Barbie doll to honor his iconic 1975 Dodgers Stadium concerts in Los Angeles in the United States.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Panda dolls kick pandemic blues for Thai diners

One restaurant in Thailand is ensuring it meets new social distancing guidelines, and providing lonely diners a bit of company, by seating stuffed pandas at its tables.

Lifestyle 6 years ago

Barbie hones in on self-care with a new wellness collection

Toy giant Mattel has unveiled a new line of Barbie dolls focusing on wellness for Spring 2020.

Lifestyle 6 years ago

Barbie celebrates Day of the Dead, but not everyone is happy

Barbie has been many things -- from a bathing beauty to an astronaut to even president. Now, she is donning skeleton face paint and a crown of marigolds to honor Mexican culture, but some are crying foul.

Lifestyle 6 years ago

Rosa Parks, Sally Ride join Barbie's burgeoning social circle

Move over Ken, Barbie is going to be hanging out with some much more interesting and accomplished friends.

Lifestyle 6 years ago

Mattel unveils David Bowie Barbie doll

A limited edition David Bowie Barbie was unveiled Thursday by toymaker Mattel to honor the 50th anniversary of the release of the iconic singer's hit single "Space Oddity."