Barbie 's appearance in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue is causing a stir . Barbie featured in magazine is also for sale at Target . Comment: Critics say `` unapologetic '' campaign blurs lines between real women , inanimate objects .
Barbie 's appearance in Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue is causing a stir . Barbie featured in magazine is also for sale at Target . Mattel says campaign 's goal is to empower fans to celebrate what makes them unique . Critics say `` unapologetic '' campaign blurs lines between real women , inanimate objects .