Enthusiasts, Ep. 15: Barbie
Episode 15 of the 17 Carat K-Pop podcast, hosted by Hope Jacobson, titled "Enthusiasts, Ep. 15: Barbie " was published on November 15, 2020 and runs 49 minutes.
November 15, 2020 ·49m · 17 Carat K-Pop
Summary
This first installment in a series of toy-themed episodes provides a timeline of Barbie’s and Mattel’s career highs and lows, unpacks the complicated legacy Barbie dolls have, and looks at the impacts of the “Barbie vs Bratz” feud on consumers. Plus: the true story of the feud between two people who both insisted on getting sole credit for the creation of Cabbage Patch Kids.
Episode Description
This first installment in a series of toy-themed episodes provides a timeline of Barbie’s and Mattel’s career highs and lows, unpacks the complicated legacy Barbie dolls have, and looks at the impacts of the “Barbie vs Bratz” feud on consumers. Plus: the true story of the feud between two people who both insisted on getting sole credit for the creation of Cabbage Patch Kids.
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