Mattel apologizes for Asian Olympics Barbie doll fail: We ‘fell short’
NY Post
Mattel “fell short” and failed to stick the landing with their latest Olympic collaboration garnering low scores with the public.
Earlier this year, the toy company released a collection of Olympic Barbie dolls, meant to represent “inclusivity and innovation,” however Mattel has faced backlash due to the exclusion of an Asian Barbie, especially since this year’s games were held in Tokyo, Japan. “Our intention to represent the Asian community with the Skateboarder doll fell short and we fully receive and recognize the feedback,” a spokesperson said in a statement.
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