More than 60 years after she first hit toy store shelves, Barbie continues to shake things up! Excitement for Barbie’s big-screen debut this July is higher than her famously tall heels. Legions of fans can’t wait to see Margot Robbie bring the world’s most iconic doll to life in Greta Gerwig’s new film. Initial buzz makes the flick sound fun, whip-smart and likely to utterly defy all existing expectations. And that’s pretty much par for the course for Barbie herself. In these 100 pages, we’ll give you all the details about the new movie and introduce you to the cast and crew. We’ll take a deep dive into Barbie’s industry-altering history and look at some of her biggest controversies over the years, as well as how she became an unlikely icon. There’s an exploration into her occupations and, of course, a look at her dreamiest Dreamhouses.
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO Barbie
A Doll Like No Other • More than 60 years after she first hit toy store shelves, Barbie continues to shake things up!
BIG-SCRE EN DEBUT • Get ready for Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in the Barbie movie!
ABOUT THAT TEASER
EARLY BUZZ
Shining Stars • Meet the actors bringing Barbie and her world to life.
THE OTHER BARBIES
MORE FAMOUS FACES
THINK PINK • Breaking down Barbie fashion in the film and beyond.
THE GREATNESS OF GRETA • From mumblecore to mainstream, Barbie’s award-winning director is calling the shots.
Breaking the Mold • The fascinating history of Ruth Handler and her creation.
Designing Woman • CHARLOTTE JOHNSON MADE BARBIE A FASHION PLATE.
It’s a Living • Barbie’s impressive resume includes over 200 careers.
Family Tree • Turns out Barbie’s from a big brood. Here are some notable members of the fam.
Where the Heart Is • From its austere debut in 1962, the Dreamhouse has evolved with the times.
Sweet Rides • Getting there is all the fun!
Eight Wacky Scandals • Whether missteps by Mattel or misplaced outrage, Barbie’s had some scuffles.
× Skipper Upsizes Her Cup Size
× Computer Engineering Fail
AN UNLIKELY FEMINIST ICON • Over the years, some of Barbie’s fiercest critics have been feminist moms. Here’s how Mattel won them over.
“DON’T EAT!” BARBIE AND FEMINIST CRITIQUES
BODY IMAGE RACE & REPRESENTATION
THE NEW MILLENNIUM
THESE FAMOUS FOLKS ARE REAL DOLLS • From Elizabeth Taylor to Jane Goodall, these notables have been Barbiefied.
BARBIE DOES BELOVED CHARACTERS, TOO!
LIVE YOUR BEST PINK LIFE • Barbie’s Dreamhouse comes alive in a new show and exhibit.
ANIMATED ADVENTURES • Barbie’s cinematic universe includes dozens of films, shows and videos.
BEST OF THE FILMS
By the Book • Through the decades, Barbie has become something of a storybook superstar for many young readers.
WE ZING THE BODY PLASTIC • Across multiple mediums, the art of Barbie gives the doll new meaning.
Pretty Persuasion • With small signs, big questions and a fab wardrobe, Art Activist Barbie protests male bias and discrimination in the art world.
Human Barbies • Meet two women who have turned themselves into living dolls.
UK’s TOP DOLL
FROM AQUA TO ZENDAYA • Get to know the ABCs of the world’s most famous doll.
PLASTIC FANTASTIC FACTOIDS • Some most interesting minutiae about the fashion doll.
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BARBIE
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