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Barbie's very real makeover by Nickolay Lamm

  • The original Barbie has measurements of 36-18-33, while Nickolay Lamm's model is a far healthier 32-31-33.
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    Barbie real life sized doll

    The original Barbie has measurements of 36-18-33, while Nickolay Lamm's model is a far healthier 32-31-33.
  • Artist Nickolay Lamm created the 'real' Barbie to see if she'd still be marketable.
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    Barbie artist real life doll measurements

    Artist Nickolay Lamm created the 'real' Barbie to see if she'd still be marketable.
  • The realistic Barbie is shorter, with a slightly smaller head and legs and more womanly curves.
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    Barbie side on pictures measurements

    The realistic Barbie is shorter, with a slightly smaller head and legs and more womanly curves.
  • The artist created the Barbie and then Photoshopped on the original doll's colouring, clothing and packaging.
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    Barbie artist creates life sized measurements

    The artist created the Barbie and then Photoshopped on the original doll's colouring, clothing and packaging.
  • The original Barbie has come under-fire by feminists and other women's groups for presenting an unrealistic body image for young women.
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    Barbie vs real life measurements

    The original Barbie has come under-fire by feminists and other women's groups for presenting an unrealistic body image for young women.
  • While the real-life Barbie has drastic different proportions, her new look isn't at all shocking.
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    Barbie real life sized doll measurements

    While the real-life Barbie has drastic different proportions, her new look isn't at all shocking.
  • Artist Nickolay took weeks creating his 3D model of the favourite children's toy.
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    Barbie real life doll size measurements pictures

    Artist Nickolay took weeks creating his 3D model of the favourite children's toy.
  • Lamm's Barbie features a far more womanly shape, particularly when pictured next to the original model.
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    Barbie vs real life sized doll

    Lamm's Barbie features a far more womanly shape, particularly when pictured next to the original model.
  • We wonder if Mattel will give it a try?
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    Barbie real life sized doll model rear view pictures

    We wonder if Mattel will give it a try?
  • The real-life Barbie proves that with realistic proportions, she's ever inch still Barbie to us!
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    Barbie real life measurments pictures

    The real-life Barbie proves that with realistic proportions, she's ever inch still Barbie to us!
The original Barbie has measurements of 36-18-33, while Nickolay Lamm's model is a far healthier 32-31-33.
Artist Nickolay Lamm created the 'real' Barbie to see if she'd still be marketable.
The realistic Barbie is shorter, with a slightly smaller head and legs and more womanly curves.
The artist created the Barbie and then Photoshopped on the original doll's colouring, clothing and packaging.
The original Barbie has come under-fire by feminists and other women's groups for presenting an unrealistic body image for young women.
While the real-life Barbie has drastic different proportions, her new look isn't at all shocking.
Artist Nickolay took weeks creating his 3D model of the favourite children's toy.
Lamm's Barbie features a far more womanly shape, particularly when pictured next to the original model.
We wonder if Mattel will give it a try?
The real-life Barbie proves that with realistic proportions, she's ever inch still Barbie to us!
Updated

Barbie has come under much criticism over the years for her unrealistic body shape...until now. US artist Nickolay Lamm has revealed what Barbie would be like with the body shape of an average 19-year-old - could the results change the toy forever?