In September 2003, Saudi Arabia banned the sale of Barbie dolls to their countries because they judge these dolls are not in line with the teaching of religion in their country. In the Arab countries alone when it circulated Fulla doll that resembles a Barbie, but with makeup and clothing are more acceptable to the country. Meanwhile, in Iran also are Sara and Dara dolls that also has physical similarities and appearance with Barbie dressed in a much more "polite".
In July 2008, Mattel released a collection of Black Canary Barbie, who immediately greeted with protests from the Christian Family. Barbie is dressed in black, with fishnet stockings, black boots (which is synonymous with women's shoes prostitutes) as well as a thick black jacket, representing the subculture Sex S & M (Sado and Masochism). Black Canary itself is a character from the DC Comic is also a member of the Justice League. Although the protests were pretty great experience, this collection has never withdrawn from circulation.
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