Mattel even put out a voluntary recall over a magnet within the toy's blue pooper scooper device. Played by Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman) in the movie, Midge was Barbie's pregnant pal ...

Parents complained Midge was too young to be pregnant – it remains up for debate how old Barbie, Ken and their friends are actually supposed to be – and that the toy promoted teen pregnancy.

Indeed, viewers can spot several discontinued dolls living in Weird Barbie's house, a veritable Island of Misfit Toys. From a pregnant doll to a dog named Sugar, here are some of Mattel's most ...

Article continues below From the outset, the pregnant Barbie is dressed in a brightly coloured dress complete with large baby bump. But when you lift up the clothing, it seems that you can remove ...

Director Greta Gerwig ensured that her film would include countless references to the iconic doll’s history, including its discontinued toys ... titled Barbie Happy Family Pregnant Midge ...

Parents were creeped out by the toy, some claiming it promoted teen pregnancy. She is played by Emerald Fennell in the film. The Allan doll was named after Barbie creator Ruth Handler's son-in ...

A banned doll which was pulled from shelves over teen pregnancy hysteria, appears in the new movie - which is both delighting and shocking fans. The smash box office hit is a pink-hued story of ...

Mattel even put out a voluntary recall over a magnet within the toy's blue pooper scooper device. Played by Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman) in the movie, Midge was Barbie's pregnant pal who, ...