‘Barbie’ toy doll set for cover of Sports Illustrated anniversary issue

By: American Decency Staff

The iconic toy doll is set to pose for the cover feature of the Sports Illustrated 50th Anniversary Swimsuit edition, joining the company of such legendary faces as Heidi Klum and Christie Brinkley, Reuters reported.

She’ll don the same black-and-white striped swimsuit that she wore in 1959 during her doll debut.

“Barbie is a legend in her own right, with more than 150 careers and a brand valued at $3 billion,” said Mattel spokeswoman Michelle Chidoni, in Reuters. “She is in great company with the other legends, such as [actress-models] Heidi Klum and Christie Brinkley, to name a few.”

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