Without a doubt, Mattel's decision to update Barbies iconic image by offering three different body-positive styles is one of the biggest stories currently shaping the toy industry. Now online shoppers now have the option to choose between the original Barbie, or the three new models which are tall, petite, and curvy variation of the classic toy. While the diverse body types have only been on the market for a few months, nearly 13 percent of Barbies purchased online, in 2016, are the new dolls.
New barbie models entice Genx moms
The new Barbies are clearly finding a home with GenerationX. The majority of body-positive Barbies buyers are women and 39 percent of them are between the ages of 35 and 44, and a quarter of buyers are between the ages of 45 and 54. Regardless of the Barbie body type, over half of all Barbie dolls sold online since the beginning of the year have been purchased through Amazon.
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