- Barbie was introduced by Mattel in 1959.
- The full name of the first Barbie doll was Barbara Millicent Roberts.
- Barbie was created by Ruth Handler, a co-founder of Mattel.
- The idea for Barbie came to Ruth Handler when she observed her daughter Barbara playing with paper dolls.
- Barbie was named after Ruth Handler’s daughter, Barbara.
- Ken, Barbie’s long-time boyfriend, was introduced two years later in 1961.
- Ken was named after Ruth Handler’s son, Kenneth.
- Barbie’s first job was a teenage fashion model.
- The first Barbie doll wore a black-and-white zebra striped swimsuit.
- Barbie has represented over 200 careers since her inception, including astronaut, doctor, and teacher.
- Barbie has been available in more than 150 different countries worldwide.
- The first Barbie doll was sold for $3.
- The most expensive Barbie, designed by Stefano Canturi, was sold for $302,500.
- Barbie has had over 40 pets including cats, dogs, horses, a panda, a lion cub, and a zebra.
- Barbie has had seven siblings: Skipper, Stacie, Chelsea, Krissy, Kelly, Tutti, and Todd.
- Barbie has appeared in more than 35 movies, with the first being “Barbie in the Nutcracker” in 2001.
- Barbie has been a controversial figure, with critics saying she promotes an unrealistic body image.
- Barbie’s official birthday is March 9, the date she was first introduced to the world.
- The best-selling Barbie doll ever was the 1992 Totally Hair Barbie, featuring hair all the way down to her ankles.
- Barbie’s proportions have changed multiple times over the years in response to societal criticism and preferences.
- The first African American Barbie, named Christie, was introduced in 1968.
- Barbie has run for president six times since 1992, though she’s yet to win the election.
- Barbie’s first car was a pink convertible.
- Barbie’s dream house has been redesigned several times, with some versions including an elevator.
- The first Barbie commercial aired during the “Mickey Mouse Club” in 1959.
- Barbie has been made with different body types, including curvy, tall, and petite, introduced in 2016.
- Mattel creates a “Barbie Collector Line” for adult fans, which includes reproductions, designer collaborations, and highly detailed themed dolls.
- Barbie’s first boyfriend, Ken, initially had “molded” hair.
- Barbie was the first doll to have an adult body, which was revolutionary at the time of its release.
- Barbie has been criticized for lacking diversity, leading Mattel to introduce dolls of different ethnicities and body types.
- Despite the controversy, over a billion Barbie dolls have been sold worldwide in over 150 countries.
- The Barbie doll has its own section in the Toy Hall of Fame, where it was inducted in 1998.
- Barbie made her debut in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition in 2014.
- Barbie’s signature color is Barbie Pink (PMS 219), a registered trademark of Mattel.
- Barbie has also become a popular collector’s item for adults, with vintage dolls fetching high prices.
- The Barbie doll’s measurements, if she were life-size, would be an unrealistic 36-18-38.
- The first Barbie dolls were manufactured in Japan.
- The first Barbie wore sunglasses with blue lenses and had earrings made of “hoops.”
- Barbie has had friends from all around the world, such as Miko from Japan and Shani from Africa.
- Barbie became an astronaut in 1965, four years before the first man walked on the moon.
- Barbie and Ken broke up on Valentine’s Day in 2004, but they got back together on Valentine’s Day in 2011.
- Barbie has been adapted into video game characters in over 30 games since the 1980s.
- As of 2021, Barbie has had over 130 different careers.
- Over the years, Barbie’s careers have included more than a few traditionally male-dominated professions, including computer engineer and game developer, to inspire girls.
- As a testament to her cultural impact, Barbie even has her own exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris.
Originally posted 2023-09-21 22:03:44.
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