Matel Barbie

When I was six Santa brought me the best Christmas present ever. A Barbie house that was bigger than me and had a working lift. It was awesome. My mum was quite angry with Santa as she was trying to introduce the joys of Sindy to her daughter. Santa knew better. Who wants Sindy and her boring boyfriend Paul, Ken was far more handsome! Nearly 17 years later, I no longer have my Barbie house, but I am still a Barbie Girl at heart. I don’t chew their shoes or plait their hair anymore either since many of them are in a glass display cabinet. See, Barbie is for girls of all ages, only as the girl gets older, the more expensive the Barbies become. I am ...

Most people assume that fans of Barbie are only 6-year-old girls, who grow out of the whole doll thing when they reach puberty. But it's just not true! I am still an avid fan of the legendary Barbie. What's not to like? She's beautiful, if not slightly stereotypically so: long blonde hair, big sparkling eyes, perfect skin, enviable figure, stylish clothes...All this and she's also a vet, a teacher, an air hostess, a princess...She's just absolutely perfect isn't she? But is she *too* perfect? Over the years, many have argued that Barbie isn't setting a good example to children, and that she is encouraging eating disorders and ...

Feeling the same pressure as most parents I have puchased several of these dolls for my youngest littlelegs who has used pester power to ensure that she has the latest must have Bardie toy or accessory. She is the proud owner of lampshade, the duvet, the curtains and the pink bedroom (she hasn't seen any Barbie borders yet) Not including umteen outfits and dolls, cycling gear and telephone. I have given in and bought Ken the boyfriend, and thankfully, she hasnt noticed the pregnant Barbie that is available now, and I wouldnt go rushing off to the shops to purchase her either. .............. Products .............. You can expect to ...