Popsugar Parenting Dolls Black Barbie in Wheelchair From Fashionista Collection This Black Barbie in a Wheelchair Comes With a Ramp to Fit Inside the Dreamhouse (!!) 28 June 2019 by Perri Konecky THERE’S NOW A BARBIE IN A WHEELCHAIR i can’t even begin to express how happy i am that more and more young girls are growing up seeing themselves in Barbie pic.twitter.com/XL2PEetu6G— julienne @ forest temple🌿 (@summersnoqueen) June 27, 2019 Gone are the days when Barbie was just a skinny, blue-eyed, blonde-haired doll — Mattel's Barbie Fashionistas collection is all about celebrating the diverse world we live in, and we are here for it. After releasing its range of dolls with different skin tones, body types, hair styles, and abilities earlier this year, one specific Fashionista has Twitter praising the brand's attention to detail and commitment to its inclusivity mission. Meet Barbie Fashionistas Doll #133, a black Barbie in a wheelchair rocking sunglasses, natural hair, and a wheelchair that "isn't an ugly hospital chair," as one Twitter user pointed out. Earlier this week, @summersnoqueen shared a photo of the Barbie doll, writing, "THERE'S NOW A BARBIE IN A WHEELCHAIR. I can't even begin to express how happy I am that more and more young girls are growing up seeing themselves in Barbie," and the internet responded with major praise. Not only does the toy come with a wheelchair ramp, but it's made to fit perfectly in the Barbie Dreamhouse! Many people called out that in the 1990s, there was a wheelchair-bound Barbie named Becky, but her chair did not fit in the Dreamhouse and the doll was later discontinued. Now, the Barbie Fashionistas collection is making sure all kids feel seen. The doll is available on Amazon, where it says that the wheelchair's wheels really roll and there are even brakes to keep the doll in place. While many toy companies have been releasing diverse ranges of products, it's awesome to see Mattel making sure everyone feels represented with the Barbie Fashionistas collection. Check out reactions to the Barbie doll ahead. Related: These Will Be The Top New Toys for 2019 for Both Boys and Girls THERE’S NOW A BARBIE IN A WHEELCHAIR i can’t even begin to express how happy i am that more and more young girls are growing up seeing themselves in Barbie pic.twitter.com/XL2PEetu6G— julienne @ forest temple🌿 (@summersnoqueen) June 27, 2019 1 / 13 There isn’t merely a Barbie in a wheelchair. THERE IS A BLACK BARBIE IN A WHEELCHAIR. I REPEAT, SIS IS BLACK!!!! 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾 https://t.co/I9FcGdG1UV— Crutches THEE Spice ♿️ (@Imani_Barbarin) June 28, 2019 2 / 13 This is done right in every way possible.•In a wheel chair•POC•Fashonista line (showing this character loves fashion and not focusing on the wheelchair) https://t.co/Zj53NHWlaY— disabledbitch (@disabledbitch1) June 28, 2019 3 / 13 And it’s not a hospital style chair, either! (seeing as most wheelchairs are shown having handles even though many people have chairs without them)— Jackie (@xxxSouthpaw) June 28, 2019 4 / 13 Dude like representation like this is so important. I saw a Barbie in target a while ago that like was short and had a similar body type to me and it made me really happy. I’m so glad Barbie is doing this so more girls can see themselves with the doll and be like “hey that’s me!”— alondra 💕 @ μ’sic forever!! (@constarlations) June 28, 2019 5 / 13 Description: black Barbie sitting in a wheelchair. Barbie has hair in buns and is smiling(still inside box) https://t.co/r3PH9xVwq9— Bird is gay 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈 (@mynameisthebird) June 28, 2019 6 / 13 she comes with a ramp that fits in and makes the house accessible!— montana ♈️♉️ (@Montanalsabella) June 28, 2019 7 / 13 A Black, visibly disabled Barbie, with natural hair!? AND HER WHEELCHAIR ISNT A UGLY HOSPITAL CHAIR! We love representation! https://t.co/Cp7Z3Qal7d— Nerdy PoC (@NerdyPoC) June 28, 2019 8 / 13 They had a barbie in a wheelchair when I was a kid too, years ago. I'm super glad they have another barbie in a wheelchair, and she's black to boot. Becky was my favorite to play with and this brings back nice memories. I bet this new doll will be someone's favorite too! pic.twitter.com/HTgaOh2pDh— wade ☾ angry ace gay (@littlespoonthor) June 28, 2019 9 / 13 I got one. Barbie sent me both wheelchair dolls and the one with the prosthetic leg. All the ladies look different. I was really pleased to see the diversity. https://t.co/9NvmjdPf7c— Jessica Jewett Jones (@JJ9828) June 28, 2019 10 / 13 They stopped making the og Barbie that uses a wheelchair in 2000, her chair didn’t fit in the dream house but I’m so glad she’s back now.— Angel Powell (@AngelBrittanyxo) June 28, 2019 11 / 13 I love how good the packaging is as well! It shows the fact that she's a wheelchair user, but doesn't make it the focus showing that disabled people are people too. It's such a basic thing that's *so* often ignored.— TheIrishNinjas ♿️ (@TIrishninjas) June 28, 2019 12 / 13 And it’s not a weird hospital wheelchair, it looks like an actual wheelchair that actual people use. Kid me approves.— Adrien Lee (@LightfulFoxtrot) June 28, 2019 13 / 13 DollsTwitter ReactionsToysMattelBarbie