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2. Barbie - Wikipedia

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   The first Barbie doll was introduced in both blonde and brunette on March 9, 1959. The first Barbie doll wore a black-and-white zebra striped swimsuit and signature topknot ponytail, and was available as either a blonde or brunette. The doll was marketed as a "Teen-age Fashion Model", with her clothes created by Mattel fashion designer ...

3. Ruth Handler - Wikipedia

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   Ruth Marianna Handler (née Mosko; November 4, 1916 – April 27, 2002) was an American business magnate and inventor.She is best known for inventing the Barbie doll in 1959, [2] and being co-founder of toy manufacturer Mattel with her husband Elliot, as well as serving as the company's first president from 1945 to 1975.

4. Barbie (media franchise) - Wikipedia

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   The first original film in the franchise, Barbie: Fairytopia, also released that year, spawned the first-in-series franchise made up of two sequels (Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia in 2006 and Barbie Fairytopia: Magic of the Rainbow in 2007) and two spin-offs (Barbie: Mariposa in 2008 and its sequel, Barbie: Mariposa & the Fairy Princess, in 2013).

5. The story behind the real-life inspiration for Barbie - AOL

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   Around 300,000 Barbie dolls were sold in 1959, her first year on the market, per Mattel. Carol Spencer, a doll designer for Barbie from 1963 to 1998, explains the craze.

6. These Vintage Barbie Dolls Could Be Worth Thousands

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   Original Barbie (1959) dollsgalore_1954 / ebay. Highest listing price on eBay: $16,000. In 1959, Ruth Handler — co-founder of the toy giant Mattel — was watching her daughter, Barbara, play ...

7. This Was the Most Popular Barbie Doll the Year You Were Born

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   The first Black Barbie ushered in the glamorous '80s with a bold red dress with cut-out sleeves. Mattel, Inc. 1981-1982 "Golden Dream Barbie" goes in a very metallic direction, with an ensemble ...

8. List of Barbie's friends and family - Wikipedia

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   Since Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures in 2018, they have become permanent main characters in the overall Barbie franchise makeup. Skipper Roberts (1964–2003, 2009–present): The teenage younger sister of Barbie and the first character added to Barbie's family. Originally released as an 8-year-old, she was changed to a 14-year-old later on.

9. How Barbie made a surprising comeback - AOL

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   The name “Barbara Millicent Roberts” may not ring a bell, but say her nickname — Barbie — and people of all ages know her. Created by Mattel in 1959, Barbie doesn’t look a day over 19.