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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)
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Fast Facts
- 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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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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The Barbie fascination begins. Jessica's "collection" is growing, so are all the little shoes underfoot.
@jodimichelle | November 08, 2009 01:30 PM -
Meninaaaa, que ontem eu fiquei sabendo de uma bomba! A minha best, que brincava de barbie comigo...não é mais mocinha!! hahaha
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bom @fefacampos , só não garanto que seus sonhos á noite serão bons. pense que vsê irá ver a barbie só de lingerie e sem maquiagem (arg!)
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Bluuugh!!! Pj day wiv ma boy!!! Wtf??? Who made us sing barbie girl on the xbox??? Fun times tho!!'
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View All Barbie Questions (17) | Ask a QuestionDoes Barbie have cankles? (5 Answers)Yes, 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 Pregnant Barbie ... read moreSo In Style Barbie doll sisters have come out. Do you think they will find a fan base with children? (1 Answer)I 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 moreWhat do you think of the new black Barbies? (10 Answers)I 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 children. If some ... read moreIs this guy for real? Jeff Elridge and his Barbie Ban? (1 Answer)Yup, 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 much teeth, but ... read more
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