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Entertainment Mattel admits Tokyo Olympics Barbies ‘fell short’ of representing Asian community By Eli Pacheco On Aug 11, 2021 0 Share Mattel is owning up to its mistakes after Twitter users accused the toymaker of excluding Barbies of Asian descent from its new Tokyo Olympics play set. In a statement provided Tuesday to the Los Angeles Times, the company clarified that a doll resembling an Olympic skateboarder was intended to “represent the Asian community” — but acknowledged that the collection ultimately failed to meet its goal. “Fostering a more inclusive world is at the heart of our brand and we...
