"We love to see it, but would have also loved the dolls to fully reflect the actual body build of each athlete," an Instagram user said about the new doll.

A new doll is making its way to the Barbie lineup, but not all fans are pleased with its physique.

On Monday, Oct. 6, Mattel announced the launch of a brand new Barbie doll modeled after U.S. Olympic rugby medalist Ilona Maher . The 29-year-old rugby star, social media personality and body positivity advocate, took home a bronze medal with the U.S. rugby team at the 2024 Paris Olympics .

"Being part of Team Barbie is about showing girls that confidence isn’t something to shy away from, but something to own," Maher said in a Mattel news release. "I’m honored to use my platform to empower the next generation to find that spar

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