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- Created: 1959
- Produced by Mattel, Inc.
- Based on the Bild Lilli doll
- A 1965 Midnight Red Barbie recently sold for $17,000
- Full name: Barbie Millicent Roberts
- Over one billion sold
- Portrayed by Kristen Wiig on Saturday Night Live
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Barbie is the most popular and iconic fashion doll in America. While once the dominant force of the fashion doll market, the popularity of Bratz dolls have cut significantly into Barbie's market share.
On March 9, 2009, in commemoration of Barbie's 50-year anniversary, Mattel released 'Totally Stylin' Tattoos Barbie. Each doll is packaged with 40 stick-on tattoos.The Seattle Times: Barbie turns 50: She gets tattoos, new China store (March 9, 2009)
History
Ruth Handler knew young girls wanted to play with dolls that looked like adult women. On a trip to Germany, she found a toy named Bild Lilli, a doll based on a popular comic strip character. Although that toy was designed for adults (Bild Lili was a prostitute), it had become popular with children, who liked to dress up Bild Lilli. Handler retooled the doll, and named it after her daughter, Barbara. Barbie had her debut on March 9, 1959, and became an iconic doll for children.Bratz vs. Barbie
Since the Bratz doll, manufactured by MGA Entertainment and designed by a former Mattel employee, premiered in 2001, they have become wildly popular and cut significantly into Barbie's market share. Mattel released a line of Barbies called My Scene, which were very similar to Bratz. Mattel sued Bratz creator Carter Bryant in 2004, alleging he developed the designs at Mattel and then stole them. MGA sued Mattel for copying Bratz with My Scene. Both suits are still in process.
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Barbie Questions
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Does Barbie have cankles? 5 AnswersYes, this has gone too far! Seriously? A shoe designer thinks that Barbie, the doll with legs 20% longer than any real woman could have, has cankles? Even Preg... read more -
So In Style Barbie doll sisters have come out. Do you think they will find a fan base with children? 1 AnswerI think they will find a fanbase and sell well. Girls love barbies, so these new ones wont just be avoided because of their skin color. read more -
What do you think of the new black Barbies? 10 AnswersI think they're great! I love the fact that they were developed by an African-American mother who wanted to create these dolls for her daughters and other child... read more -
Is this guy for real? Jeff Elridge and his Barbie Ban? 1 AnswerYup, Jeff Eldridge, WV state senator introduced legislation on Tuesday to ban Barbie in West Virginia. In an interview he said he realizes the bill doesn't have... read more
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Barbie on Amazon
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Barbie and Ruth: The Story of the World's Most Famous Doll and the Woman Who Created Her - $24.99
The tragic and redeeming story of how one visionary woman built the biggest toy company in the world and created a global icon. Barbie an...Amazon
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Barbie My Favorite Time Capsule 1971 Malibu Doll - $39.99
In celebration of Barbie doll's 50th anniversary, favorite dolls and period fashions return, recreated in loving detail. If you missed your chance before, or no longer have your be...Amazon
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Barbie My Favorite Time Capsule 1962 Brunette Bubble Cut Doll - $39.99
In celebration of Barbie doll's 50th anniversary, favorite dolls and period fashions return, recreated in loving detail. If you missed your chance before, or no longer have your be...Amazon
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Barbie and the Diamond Castle - $19.98
Barbie™ and Teresa™ tell us the fairy tale story of Liana™ and Alexa™, best friends who shared everything including their love of music. One day their simple lives change when the...Amazon
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Barbie News
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Move over, Barbie
By Josefina Loza If you push a cart down the toy aisle, you might notice that manufacturers are trying to take down Barbie this season with new, ... (December 15, 2009)North Platte Telegraph -
Burka Barbie: famous doll gets a makeover
Barbie, the iconic plastic doll, is famed for her glamorous clothes and pneumatic figure – but that tradition has been turned on its head with the ... (December 15, 2009)Telegraph.co.uk -
Foreign Barbie Doll sees China through four eyes
... the lines "I'm from Australia, my Chinese friends call me Foreign Barbie Doll, I hope you can all meet our Prime Minister, he speaks fluent Chinese. ... (December 15, 2009)The Australian -
Church helps family needing home improvements
To continue using at least one, the family had to shut off a room in the house, which is less than 700 square feet and is home to Martin and Barbie ... (December 14, 2009)Austin American-Statesman
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On Twitter Powered by Twitter
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Burka Barbie, a doll for the modern age http://bit.ly/5C1Fuw
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omg to ouvindo barbie girl denovo D: EOIUHEOUIHE
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RT @iMBARBiEDUH: iS iT TOO EARLY 4 ME TO BE BUMPiNG MY MAXY ? <NEVER TOO EARLY BARBiE.. NEVERRR!!! FREE DA BOSS DON MAX B
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RT @R0CKA: wtf....evry time i see nicki minaj i shake my head,....she gotta donk but dat barbie shit gotta go!!!<<Lmaoo
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@vinpy si barbie,kanua mesti tau eike gedeg bgt mataram aja diana hhhh
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