Mattel releases first Hanukkah Barbie with notably different features

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Sept, 23:18 · Archive

Mattel has released its first Hanukkah-themed Barbie doll with olive-toned skin and brown hair.

Mattel has released its first Hanukkah-themed Barbie doll, featuring olive-toned skin, brown hair and more pronounced facial features than the standard doll. The release has generated mixed reactions, with some praising the representation and others criticising the design choices.

Mattel releases first Hanukkah Barbie with notably different features — Image: Daily Mail

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First Hanukkah Barbie sparks outrage over uncomfortably large nose compared to classic BarbieThis version of the popular Mattel doll also has olive-toned skin and brown hair, making it distinguishable from her other Barbie counterparts.Daily Mail · 24 Sept, 22:55
First-ever Hanukkah Barbie sparks both outrage and excitement with ‘beautiful’ big nose: ‘She deserved better’Hanukkah Barbie has olive-toned skin, a mane of babka-colored brown hair and eyes, and a schnoz that's noticeably more pronounced than the noses on her Christmas cousins.New York Post · 24 Sept, 14:13

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