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Sports Illustrated Barbie Doll #Unapologetic 2014 Sports Illustrated Barbie doll--a review  Here she is--the doll that started it all! The Barbie doll that has caused all the controversy is now out in stores -- Target stores to be exact. Sports Illustrated Barbie Doll-- back of box It may be cold outside but the new 2014 Sports Illustrated Barbie doll is heating things up! The controversial and #unapologetic SI Barbie doll is a "Black Label" Barbie doll intended for adult collectors and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Find out more at:  #Unapologetic 2014 Sports Illustrated Barbie doll--a review - National Barbie Collecting Examiner Also see:  Does Barbie cause unrealistic body expectations? New SI Barbies fuel controversy It was announced this week that Barbie doll will appear in the upcoming Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. The ...

The 2014 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue is coming out, but the big news has not been the models, but the doll! In an arrangement between Mattel and the sports magazine, the Sports Illustrated Barbie doll is getting her own cover, and it is making waves. Is "the doll that started it all" all wet? The controversial move is once again raising a hue and cry from all the activists who think Barbie dolls and swimsuit models create " unrealistic body expectations " in little girls. This is the same minority who thinks we need a fatter Disney princess and more plus-size models. But both Mattel and SI have chosen to remain unapologetic. In fact, they have picked the hashtag #Unapologetic to promote the issue and the doll. I looked at the controversy from both the doll collecting perspective and the health perspective. You can read my thoughts at: Barbie's 'Unapologetic' Sports Illustrated cover causes controversy - National Barbie Collecting Ex...