This isn’t the first Barbie to represent someone who is part of the medical landscape. Barbie became a registered nurse in 1961, was given a candy striper outfit in 1964, became

The first-ever Barbie with Type 1 diabetes comes with an insulin pump and glucose monitor. Both kids and adults with diabetes are celebrating the announcement and say they are grateful for a doll that represents them.

The director of Crazy Rich Asians and Wicked has officially signed on, with the studio likely hoping to repeat Greta Gerwig's Barbie box-office and Oscar success.

Released in 1974, the Sunshine Family were conceived of as something like the anti-Barbie — a wholesome, hippie-influenced family living the simple life in the country, “sharing true love and devotion” as their ad jingle put it.