After defeating the Enchantress' evil sister, Laverna, in Barbie: Fairytopia (2005), Elina, the wingless but brave flower-fairy, receives a precious set of sparkling wings. Before long, Elina will put ...

Photo: Jaap Buitendijk/Warner Bros. I grew up in a Barbie household, as well as a deeply feminist household. Along with My Little Pony, Cherry Merry Muffin, and (prized above all) my extensive ...