Barbie turns 50 and gets makeover

(01:57) Report

Feb 4 - Toy manufacturer Mattel unveils its latest Barbie at the Nuremberg Toy Fair as the celebrations marking the doll's 50th birthday begin.

The most famous plastic doll of all, "Barbie" is turning 50. While Mattel is celebrating the brand's enduring appeal with a new 'Anniversary Barbie', recent sales figures have disappointed suggesting the doll may have to evolve yet further to stay in step with the current climate.

Matt Cowan reports.

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