Barbie collectors and little girls everywhere were introduced to two new dolls yesterday.
A blind Barbie and a black Barbie with Down syndrome. Both of these dolls join the Fashionista line. They considered blind children in the packaging including braille on the box and making sure that it would be easy enough to get Barbie out to play with. Alongside the new blind Barbie comes a Black Barbie with Down syndrome, joining the white Barbie with Down syndrome who is already part of the Fashionista line and was released last year. This doll, created in partnership with the National Down Syndrome Society, represents young Black girls and was designed to reflect their looks.