7 Fascinating Facts About Barbie Doll
Barbie doll has been an iconic toy for generations, loved by children and collectors alike. Despite being in the market for years the doll has never lost its popularity and value. Nowadays, you can find them in different shapes, and styles and even get a collection of celebrities like dolls. Let’s find out more about the most iconic doll in the world.
Barbie was created by Ruth Handler, who founded the toy company Mattel with her husband. Handler was inspired to create the doll after noticing her daughter playing with paper dolls.
Barbie was first introduced in 1959 at the American International Toy Fair in New York. She was named after Handler's daughter, Barbara.
The first Barbie dolls, which were produced in Japan, had blonde or brunette hair, blue eyes, and a ponytail hairstyle.
In 1965, Mattel introduced a line of "friend" dolls to accompany Barbie, including Midge, Skipper, and Ken, Barbie's boyfriend.
Barbie has been controversial over the years due to concerns about body image and unrealistic beauty standards. In recent years, Mattel has introduced more diverse and inclusive versions of Barbie, including dolls with different body types, skin tones, and hairstyles.
In 2019, Barbie celebrated her 60th anniversary, and Mattel released a special "60th Anniversary Barbie" doll to commemorate the occasion.
In July 2023 the film about Barbie’s adventures in the human world will be released by Warner Bros. Pictures.
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