Barbie's new bodies

[Shenanigans]

Are these going to be sold in stores with the rest of the regular Barbie? I didn't know if it's going to be like an online only, small production thing. I would be happy to see them in the store so girls can have a choice on what size/height Barbie they want And hopefully they'll sell well!

[SwordPony]

Are these going to be sold in stores with the rest of the regular Barbie? I didn't know if it's going to be like an online only, small production thing. I would be happy to see them in the store so girls can have a choice on what size/height Barbie they want And hopefully they'll sell well!

For now it is Mattel shop exclusive. They are working with the stores to find shelf space for them. I hope they can make space for them.

[Roogna]

saw this review of Curvy - has pics of her nekkid so you can see the body shape
http://heysawbones.tumblr.com/post/139022037496/i-got-one-of-the-curvy-new-barbie-dolls-as-your

[NoDivision]

I think her body shape is nice - but it's what I would describe as "normal." I think it's pretty sad that this doll is being referred to as the "fat" doll (as I have seen in many places) when she's anything but.

[bewilderness]

I think her body shape is nice - but it's what I would describe as "normal." I think it's pretty sad that this doll is being referred to as the "fat" doll (as I have seen in many places) when she's anything but.

I know.  She doesn't look fat at all.  And calling her obese is just ridiculous.

[SaelaVe]

I think her body shape is nice - but it's what I would describe as "normal." I think it's pretty sad that this doll is being referred to as the "fat" doll (as I have seen in many places) when she's anything but.

I know.  She doesn't look fat at all.  And calling her obese is just ridiculous.

Agreed. 
Barbie's original body never accurately represented the female form.  Even slender women do not look like Barbie; and women who have attempted to have had to undergo some pretty serious body-altering measures, such as surgeries and unnatural dieting, in order to achieve the look.  So it's absolutely ludicrous to call a doll that more accurately represents an average build "fat".

And I want to straight-up slap the folks who have referred to her as obese.  You have to have a certain BMI to be considered obese.  You're not obese as soon as you go ten or twenty pounds overweight.  For cryin' out loud.

[lovesbabysquirmy]

Now I am very disappointed.... she has such a TINY bust!  Like an A-B cup.... I was thinking more of a C to E kind of size.... uhhhh you know, like me?  I'm quite CURVY - I certainly do NOT have a B-cup...  Clothing definitely won't cross generations if they refuse to increase her bust size.      Such irony, you know?  They created more body types to be more realistic but the doll that SHOULD have more breasts.... doesn't.      Back to my original Classic Barbies, who actually look like my body type... aside from the few proportion issues that all Barbies have. 

[autieluna]

I am THRILLED about the new curvy Barbies!  I've wanted a larger sized Barbie for years.  I've ordered the blond haired and blue haired ones and will probably get the other ones when they come out.  I actually really like the outfit of the blue haired one, especially the top.  I've been working on making some clothes/clothes patterns for them and made this ladybug-inspired outfit last night:

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What a cute outfit! It's amazing how well fitting it is- do you use some kind of pattern?

[Crystal-Sushi]

I LOVE the petite, that's my body type! I am a bit sad there's not a redhead in there, but by means of a headswap I can get my mini-me... Now, the question is, can they do this with Ken too? I'd love to see chubby Ken, little Ken, tall lanky Ken... <3

[SaelaVe]

I LOVE the petite, that's my body type! I am a bit sad there's not a redhead in there, but by means of a headswap I can get my mini-me... Now, the question is, can they do this with Ken too? I'd love to see chubby Ken, little Ken, tall lanky Ken... <3

There was an article published shortly after the news of Barbie's new body broke that featured digitally-altered Ken dolls with different body types.  Some of them looked really awesome.
I agree with you, I'd love for Ken to get some body-diversity as well.  I've never really cared for the ripped six-pack look.  It'd be nice to have some Ken dolls with a cute little beer belly instead.   I know, wishful thinking. lol

[SaelaVe]

While we're on the subject of body-diverse boy dolls...

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Okay, it's not Ken, but it's still pretty darn cool.
Lammily has started a new funding campaign to produce a realistically-proportioned boy doll, and I gotta say, I really like how he looks.  With a custom face-up, he could be quite the handsome fella.

Maybe this will inspire Mattel to give Ken a makeover.

[Wardah]

17in Barbies:

https://flic.kr/p/F4rztN

https://flic.kr/p/FWAhjf

[Princess Lala]

I've been interested in these different barbie doll sizes! I love the tall and petite, I'm not a fan of the original one and I think the the curvy ones are ugly. Especially the petite, its my body size and its nice to see smaller dolls, as barbie used to make me feel bad for being skinny and short. The curvy ones look so weird, they almost look pregnant with the hideous dress designs. My husband said the blue hair one looks like a fat version of katry Perry xD