Controversial barbie dolls: Before this digital age of iPads, tablets and other handheld electronic devices, there were Easy Bake Ovens, Polly Pockets and the classic Barbie Doll. Barbie, a Mattel product, has dominated the toy scene for over 50 years. During this long stride of success, Barbie has impacted girls worldwide; even inspiring the 1997 song “Barbie Girl” by Aqua.

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Each Barbie doll release is unique and sought after by collectors around the world. But with much success comes great responsibility. Throughout the years, Mattel has unarguably released Barbie dolls which were not received well among consumers. With that being said, it may come as little surprise to learn that the sale of Barbie has declined in recent years. The age demographic of Barbie (which was three to nine years old) is now three to six. Kids are putting down the toys and are picking up the more favored electronic devices instead. However, after reading about which dolls made this list, it is probably best that little kids do not pick these Barbies up anyway.

10. Oreo Barbie

via:knowyourmeme.com 

In 1997, Mattel partnered with Nabisco Oreo Cookies and introduced the Oreo Fun Barbie. To reach out to a more broad racial market, Mattel decided to release a White doll and a Black one. But to Mattel’s dismay, catering to a more diverse market in this go-round would come back to bite them in the butt. The Black version stirred much controversy among critics, claiming that the term ‘Oreo’ was a derogatory term to describe a Black girl; meaning that she is Black on the outside, but White on the inside–just like the cookie. The doll did not sell well at all and was recalled, but was well sought after by collectors.