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How Barbie became the world's most popular doll: it had poor sales at the start and was criticised by feminists in the 1970s – now, it's made billions and Margot Robbie will
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FILE - In this Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, file photo, a "curvy" Barbie, left, by Mattel, is shown at Toy Fair in New York. Mattel is expected to report financial results Wednesday,
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