African Barbie Dolls History
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The full name of the first doll was Barbie Millicent Roberts, from Willows, Wisconsin. Barbie's job was that of teenage fashion model. However, the doll has been made in versions connected to over 125 different careers.
They came as either a brunette or blond, and in 1961 red hair was added. In 1980, the first African American Barbie and Hispanic Barbie were introduced, however, Barbie did have a black mate named Christie who was introduced in 1969.
The Barbie doll was invented in 1959 by Ruth Handler (co-founder of Mattel), whose own daughter was called Barbara. Barbie was introduced to the world at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Barbie's job was teenage fashion doll. The Ken doll was named after Ruth's son and was introduced years after Barbie in 1961.
Barbie Facts & Expertise
There has been some controversy over Barbie Doll's figure when it was realized that if Barbie was a actual person her measurements would be an impossible 36-18-38. Barbie's "real" measurements are five inches (bust), three ¼ inches (waist), five 3/16 inches (hips). Her weight is 7 ¼ ounces, and her height is 11.5 inches tall.
The first Barbie was sold for $3. Additional clothing based on the latest runway trends from Paris were sold, costing from $1 to $5. In the first year (1959), 300,000 Barbie dolls were sold. Today, a mint condition "#1" (1959 Barbie doll) can fetch as much as $27,450. To date, over 70 fashion designers have made clothes for Mattel, using over 105 million yards of fabric.
In 1965, Barbie first had bendable legs, and eyes that open and shut. In 1967, a Twist 'N Turn Barbie was released that had a moveable body that twisted at the waist.
The best-selling Barbie doll ever was 1992 Hair Barbie, with hair from the top of her head to her toes.
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African Barbie Dolls Without Makeup Girl Games Wallpaper Coloring Pages Cartoon Cake Princess Logo 2013
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African Barbie Dolls Without Makeup Girl Games Wallpaper Coloring Pages Cartoon Cake Princess Logo 2013
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African Barbie Dolls Without Makeup Girl Games Wallpaper Coloring Pages Cartoon Cake Princess Logo 2013
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African Barbie Dolls Without Makeup Girl Games Wallpaper Coloring Pages Cartoon Cake Princess Logo 2013
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African Barbie Dolls Without Makeup Girl Games Wallpaper Coloring Pages Cartoon Cake Princess Logo 2013
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African Barbie Dolls Without Makeup Girl Games Wallpaper Coloring Pages Cartoon Cake Princess Logo 2013
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African Barbie Dolls Without Makeup Girl Games Wallpaper Coloring Pages Cartoon Cake Princess Logo 2013
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African Barbie Dolls Without Makeup Girl Games Wallpaper Coloring Pages Cartoon Cake Princess Logo 2013
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African Barbie Dolls Without Makeup Girl Games Wallpaper Coloring Pages Cartoon Cake Princess Logo 2013
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African Barbie Dolls Without Makeup Girl Games Wallpaper Coloring Pages Cartoon Cake Princess Logo 2013
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African Barbie Dolls Without Makeup Girl Games Wallpaper Coloring Pages Cartoon Cake Princess Logo 2013
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