Barbie Doll Body Was Never Meant to be Realistic – StyleCaster

So says a Mattel designer about the doll's famously skinny size.

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Barbie Looks Doll #13 with Red Hair: Inspired by the original Barbie Basics collection, Barbie Looks is back again with diverse dolls wearing eye-catching designs. Their articulated bodies and mix and match fashions are ideal for at-home styling, posing and photographing. Barbie doll is approximately 11 3/4-inches tall and cannot stand alone. Includes doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity. Ages 6 and up.

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ITEM DETAILS, Label: Black Label®, Collection: Barbie® LOOKS, Designer: Bill Greening, Release Date: Jun 22, Body Type: Made-to-Move® (M2M),

Barbie® Signature Posable Barbie Looks™ Doll AA SIMONE #10 , M2M TALL Body Type

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Barbie Doll Body Was Never Meant to be Realistic – StyleCaster