Editor’s Note: Tim Walsh of Seize the Play reveals the inspiration behind Barbie and how Mattel has evolved the fashion doll, steered the Barbie brand through controversies, and kept her a topic of conversation for generations.
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Tim Walsh is an author, documentary filmmaker, toy industry veteran, and creator of the Seize the Play YouTube channel.
He is also founder of the game company, Roo Games.