Mattel launches line of "sheroes" for International Women's Day

Barbie has some inspiring company.

Mattel recently launched a line of dolls featuring powerful women in honor of International Women’s Day.

Mattel tweeted about the new “sheroes,” which include NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson; artist Frida Kahlo; Olympic snowboarding champion Chloe Kim; Chinese ballerina Yaun Yaun Tan; U.S. fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad; and Bindi Irwin, conservationist.

There are 17 dolls in all.

The new group of dolls, called The Inspiring Women series.

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Mattel unveils line of dolls featuring powerful women for International Women’s Day