Barbie

Barbie Just Took a Beautiful Step Toward Neurodiversity and Inclusion

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 12, 2026January 12, 2026 779 0

There are moments when a toy becomes more than a toy. When it quietly says, “I see you.” And this week, Barbie did exactly that.   South Africa (12 January…

Holly Rey Shares Heartfelt Joy Over Barbie Ambassadorship for Type 1 Diabetes Community

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvJuly 13, 2025July 10, 2025 300 0

South Africa’s talented Holly Rey was one of the local ambassadors selected for the new Barbie release, honouring her Type 1 Diabetes community.   South Africa (13 July 2025) –…

“She Looks Like Me!” – The Barbie Bringing Hope to Kids with Diabetes

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 9, 2025July 9, 2025 901 1

For the first time ever, Barbie has launched a doll with type 1 diabetes… and she’s giving hope, joy and visibility to millions around the globe.   Global (09 July…

South African Changemakers and Designers Honoured in Global Barbie Book

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvOctober 28, 2024October 28, 2024 318 0

Gert-Johan Coetzee, Kovini Moodley, Jenna Clifford and SADC neighbour Kim Jayde, have all been honoured in the ‘My Barbie Story’ book which was released late last week.   Johannesburg, South…

Barbie Dream Gap Project Empowers Young Women in STEM!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyOctober 21, 2024October 18, 2024 404 0

Two young women are getting to step into the world of STEM thanks to the Barbie Dream Gap Project that’s making more dreams possible! Johannesburg, South Africa (21 October 2024)—…

South Africa’s “Ouma” Joins the Global Barbie Phenomenon

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 24, 2023October 24, 2024 3,029 0

South Africa’s “most viral agency” is leveraging the Barbie Phenomenon to take local brands to the “Barbieverse”.   Johannesburg, South Africa (24 July 2023) – In a groundbreaking move, Retroviral,…

The Barbie Movie: I Hated It But I Also Think I Loved It!

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJuly 24, 2023October 24, 2024 6,160 0

This Ken needed a little time to process the Barbie movie.   Johannesburg, South Africa (24 July 2023) – In recent weeks, a lot of attention has been devoted to…

Look! Barbie Gets a South African Dream House and We Love it

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJuly 3, 2023October 24, 2024 3,180 0

As Barbie fans everywhere count down the days until the film’s release, creatives have had their fun Barbie-fying everything—including homes. One creative even designed ‘Barbie Homes’ for every country! See…

Barbie Becomes Even More Inclusive Introducing New Doll with Down Syndrome

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 26, 2023January 12, 2026 1,667 0

Barbie is becoming one of the most inclusive toys for girls and boys with representation in many ways; the latest addition includes a Barbie with Down Syndrome.   Global (26…

New Barbie Trailer and Posters Have the World Tickled Pink

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyApril 6, 2023October 24, 2024 875 0

The upcoming Barbie movie has the world joining forces in pink excitement, and the new trailer and posters will make an avid Barbie fan’s day without exception.   Global (06…