Barbie's figure has been criticized, but a voluptuous doll was in stark contrast to the baby and toddler dolls that were previously popular. Handler told the New York Times, "If [a young girl] was going to do role playing of what she would be like when she was 16 or 17, it was a...
Barbie has quite a history behind her. How well do you know some of Barbie's most iconic facts and moments? These fun facts are all interesting, but they aren't all true. Come on, Barbie. Let's go take a quiz! Watch Collector's Call on MeTV!
Graeme Donald came across this story while researching the history of the Barbie doll that was based on the German sex doll, Lilli doll. Hitler Ordered Sex Dolls for Troops, Reveals Book Not surprisingly, Mattel, owner and manufacturer of the Barbie doll brand, was not pleased to see Barbie...
In 1969, Barbie expanded its small selection of Black dolls with Julia, a doll based on Diahann Carroll’s character on the TV show Julia. Julia had her own clothing line and was the same size as Barbie and Christie, so children could mix and match their clothes. Mattel continued to make...
Handler and Mattel introduced Barbie, the teenage fashion model, to skepticaltoy buyersat the annual Toy Fair in New York on March 9, 1959. The new doll was very unlike the baby and toddler dolls that were popular at the time. This was a doll with an adult body. ...
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Fast Facts HISTORY Barbie’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. Barbie was named after Ruth Handler’s daughter, Barbara, and Ken after her son, Kenneth. She is from (fictional) Willows, Wisconsin, where she attended high school. Barbie’s official birthday is March 9, 1959, the day ...
you know their work paid off in spades. The film is a brightly hued visual feast, with each aspect of Barbie Land — from its completely open structure to the fact that everything is 23% smaller than Barbie, which is true of the dolls and their accessories — demanding your attention tha...
always beautiful, and most wantedBarbie Ornament of the year. See on eBay - Amazon. The vintage Twist 'n Turn Barbie doll is a very important part in Barbie's history. She not only represents Barbie's first major makeup, but also the dramatic changes in fashion and styles of that era....
INTRODUCING AN ANNIVERSARY COLLECTIONof products revisiting some of the most popular career dolls from Barbie’s impressive resume and introducing new celebratory and Fashionista dolls inspired by classic Barbie looks throughout her history. The 65th anniversary collection includes: ...