THE FIRST line of Barbie Fashionistas dolls was released in October of 2009 and featured bendable limbs.
In the years since, Mattel has continued the Fashionistas line and introduced a diverse range of Barbie dolls - from those with vitiligo to those with different body shapes.
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Barbie Fashionistas 2022: When is the release date?
In June 2022, Barbie fans can expect the latest line of Fashionistas to release via Amazon, Target, and Walmart.
The line will also be available to shop on the official Mattel website.
Each doll retails at $9.99.
What is included in the Barbie Fashionistas 2022 line?
Barbie announced the launch of their latest Fashionistas line on Wednesday, May 11, 2022.
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Teaming up with audiologist Dr Jen Richardson, the Mattel team is introducing the first Barbie doll with behind-the-ear hearing aids in their 2022 collection.
"I'm honored to have worked with Barbie to create an accurate reflection of a doll with behind-the-ear hearing aids," Richardson said in a statement, per People.
"As an educational audiologist with over 18 years of experience working in hearing loss advocacy, it's inspiring to see those who experience hearing loss reflected in a doll."
She continued: "I'm beyond thrilled for my young patients to see and play with a doll who looks like them."
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New Ken dolls featuring "rooted short hair" and dolls "with smaller busts and curvy figures" will also be included in the 2022 collection.
"Barbie wholeheartedly believes in the power of representation, and as the most diverse doll line on the market, we are committed to continuing to introduce dolls featuring a range of skin tones, body types and disabilities to reflect the diversity kids see in the world around them," said Lisa McKnight, the Executive Vice President at Mattel and the Global Head of Barbie and Dolls.
"It's important for kids to see themselves reflected in product and to encourage play with dolls that don't resemble them to help them understand and celebrate the importance of inclusion."
What dolls are included in previous Fashionistas' lines?
Over 176 dolls - of all genders - are included in the Barbie Fashionistas line.
The diverse line features dolls with multiple body types, skin tones, hairstyles, and disabilities.
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