Mattel is facing backlash after a customer claimed that a Barbie doll’s packaging displayed what looked like a Nazi salute. The shopper, while browsing at a CVS store, picked up a gymnastics-themed doll from the ‘You Can Do Anything’ line. On the box, tiny figures in the background appeared to have their arms raised in a way that resembled the controversial gesture. She shared a video of the package on TikTok, and the clip quickly spread across social media, drawing millions of views. Many viewers expressed outrage, questioning how the design passed inspection. Some commented that the illustration seemed unnatural, suggesting it might have been drawn by someone who didn’t capture human movement accurately. Others argued that the company should have reviewed the artwork more carefully before printing. A few users reported that later versions of the doll in stores had a plain background, indicating the image may have been altered. As of now, Mattel has not released an official statement about the incident.
