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Countries Where Barbie is Available

Barbie, the iconic doll, continues to captivate children and collectors worldwide. She is available in over 150 countries, as reported by various sources, including News18. Below is a list of countries where Barbie has a significant presence:

North America

  • USA
  • Canada
  • Mexico (Produced under license by CIPSA in the 1970s and Aurimat in the 1980s)

South America

Europe

  • Germany (Available since the early 1960s)
  • Netherlands
  • France
  • Denmark
  • Sweden (Sold under the name Brio in the early 1960s)
  • Norway
  • Italy
  • Switzerland
  • Belgium
  • Spain (Produced under license by Congost from the late 1970s to the early 1990s, later distributed by Mattel)
  • Portugal (Since the 1980s)
  • Austria
  • England
  • Greece
  • Russia (The Guardian report)

Asia

  • Japan (Initially produced by Mattel in the 1960s, later by companies like Takara, Ma-Ba, Bandai, and Mattel again after 1995)
  • China (Attempted market entry in 2009)
  • Indonesia
  • Taiwan
  • Philippines
  • Malaysia
  • Korea
  • India

Oceania

  • Australia

Middle East

  • Saudi Arabia
  • Egypt

Similar Dolls in Other Regions in addition to countries where Barbie is available

In addition to Barbie, there are similar dolls in other parts of the world that cater to local cultural norms and preferences. One notable example is Fulla, a doll available in the Middle East. Fulla is similar to Barbie but is designed to reflect the cultural values of the region, often featuring a headscarf. This doll has gained popularity among collectors and can be easily found online.

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Recent Developments not depending on countries where Barbie is available

Mattel has also made efforts to diversify Barbie’s appearance. In 2017, they released a Barbie doll wearing a hijab, reflecting a more inclusive and modern approach to representation (Insideretail).

Additionally, before Mattel introduced curvy Barbie bodies, there were attempts to create dolls with more realistic body shapes, such as Lammily dolls, which aimed to provide a more diverse and relatable option for children.

Additional Notes

  • the list is based on the latest available information and will be updated as new data becomes available.
  • Some countries, like Russia and Egypt, have had fluctuating market presence.
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