How the Barbie doll became a million dollar idea

Barbie. For six decades she's dominated the global market for dolls. Over a billion such dolls have been sold and the average US pre-teen has no fewer than 10 of them. But Barbie's figure has come under fire for years, with critics arguing it set an unrealistic body image for girls.

Video producer: Jeremy Howell

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