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"Our intention to represent the Asian community with the Skateboarder doll fell short and we fully receive and recognize the feedback," a Mattel spokesperson said.
The Mattel toy company said it missed the mark in introducing an Asian Barbie doll in its new inclusive Olympics line.
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