In 2000, this doll had the unanticipated tendency to collide with faces, teeth, and eyes. There were 170 reported injuries.
Barbie & Tanner
Recalled in 2007, this lets your child experience the joys of picking up dog poop! You put little brown food pellets in Tanner’s mouth, push his tail down, and then he poops them right out. The little poo pellets are a hazard to a kid’s health.
Gay Bob
In 1977, failed to get into department stores so sold via mail order ads in magazines.
Allan
Released in 1964, Allan, was named after the son-in-law of Mattel co-founder Ruth Handler as part of the Barbie collection. He was marketed as Ken’s best friend who could also fit into Ken’s clothes.
Earring Magic Ken
In 1993, this model of the Ken doll was dressed in a lavender mesh shirt, purple pleather vest, a ring necklace, and an earring in his left ear as part of the Barbie collection. Mattel did a survey amongst girls who wanted Ken to be “cooler.” Mattel took him off store shelves 6 weeks later, and supposedly he was their best selling Ken of all time.
The Birds Barbie
In 2008, Barbie was attacked by a trio of birds, just like in the Alfred Hitchcock movie.
Growing Up Ginger
In 1976, you could rotate Ginger’s arm and she develops breasts that popped out from her concave rubber chest. Ginger was a friend of Skipper, Barbie’s sister.
Growing Up Skipper
In 1975, you could rotate Skipper’s arm and she develops breasts that popped out from her concave rubber chest. Skipper was Barbie’s younger sister.
Midge (Barbie’s friend)
In 2002, Barbie’s 17 year old single friend, Midge, gets ready to welcome a new baby; includes diaper, crib blanket, baby monitor, & baby bottle. Consumers weren’t happy to buy a doll of a single pregnant teenager.
Pee & Poo
In 2010, this was a “potty training inspiration; cuddly companion.”