Barbie has a new man, and he's an Australian

Barbie has a new man in her life, an Australian surfer dude called Blaine, who is helping her get over her breakup with former beau Ken.

US toy maker Mattel announced yesterday that the "hot Australian hunk" is giving the all-American girl "some tips and tricks from international waters".

Barbie split from her suitor of 43 years in February, but Mattel had declined to confirm until today that there was a new man in her life.