NEW YORK — After 50 years of debate over her unattainably perfect figure, Barbie now is unapologetic about her tiny waist and endless legs. To prove it? The doll, which is made by Mattel, is flaunting ...

Mattel's (MAT) Barbie has held all sorts of jobs, from her beach-loving Malibu phase to a camo-clad paratrooper, but her most famous role of all might be that of lightening rod. The latest controversy ...

Barbie dolls are lined up on the wall at a Barbie's 50th birthday party at the Barbie's real-life Malibu Dream House in Malibu, California in this March 9, 2009 file photo. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/Files ...

NEW YORK — After 50 years of debate over her unattainably perfect figure, Barbie now is unapologetic about her tiny waist and endless legs. To prove it? The doll, which is made by Mattel, is flaunting ...

The coming together of the Barbie doll with Sports Illustrated’s annual Swimsuit Issue unites two iconic American brands. Barbie’s appearance in Sports Illustrated celebrates the 50th anniversary ...

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In a publicity stunt that is sure to irritate 13-year-old boys and feminist scholars, Sports Illustrated and toy-maker Mattel have teamed up for the magazine’s 50th anniversary swimsuit issue. Wearing ...

Two of my least favorite cultural phenomena have joined forces: Barbie and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. For its 50 th anniversary edition, Sports Illustrated has chosen to feature a variety ...

After 50 years of debate over her unattainably perfect figure, Barbie now is unapologetic about her tiny waist and endless legs. To prove it? The doll, which is made by Mattel, is flaunting her frame ...

NEW YORK (AP) — After 50 years of debate over her unattainably perfect figure, Barbie now is unapologetic about her tiny waist and endless legs. To prove it? The doll, which is made by Mattel, is ...