Although many people say the new Barbies are a step in the right direction, some people say they don't go far enough.

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Although, over the years, Barbies had more than 180 different careers, including football coach, sign language teacher, ambassador, president and astronaut, her body shape hasn't changed much.

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In a statement on its website, the company says it wants Barbies to look more like real people and to give girls everywhere infinitely more ways that spark their imagination and play out their stories.

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Last year, MATTEL, the company that makes Barbie dolls, added some Barbies to its line that have different skin tones and hair textures.

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Now, they are introducing new Barbies with three slightly different body shapes, while the original tall and thin Barbies would continue to be sold.

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There are now Barbies of one of 7 skin tones, 22 eye colors and 24 hair styles to choose from.

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They say that the new body shapes could be even more different from the original tall, thin Barbies.

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