Top 10 Most Controversial Barbie Dolls
Most of these dolls were discontinued and quickly pulled off the shelves. However, you can still find some of them on eBay.
This doll, released in 1975, sparked a lot of controversy. It was designed to teach kids about puberty, but many criticized it for sexualizing teenagers. When you rotated her left arm, her breasts would grow larger. It was discontinued in 1977.
Teen pregnancy. Enough said.
This doll was similar to Video Girl Barbie, except it did not have a camera. She could talk and listen through a microphone, remember what you said, and bring it up days later. This doll could connect to Wi-Fi, and hackers were able to turn it into a hotspot to gather information, which disturbed children's privacy. It was discontinued in 2017.
This toy was introduced in 2006 but was recalled due to choking hazards. The scoopers contained a magnet to pick up the dog's poop, but the magnets could come loose. If swallowed, they could block the intestines. This doll was discontinued in 2010.
In 1963, this doll was released with many accessories, including its own bathroom scale and a book. This caused controversy, as the doll made girls feel ashamed about their body weight. The book even advised, Don't eat. While the scale was removed, the book remained until later. I believe it was updated in 1976, and this version of the doll is not discontinued.
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This doll had to be removed from shelves due to being a fire hazard caused by the sparks her rollerblades emitted. There was a report of a young boy who got burned while he and his sister were playing with the toy. Luckily, it wasn't fatal, and the boy fully recovered. -L00na