Barbie celebrated her 50th birthday in 2009, and to commemorate the occasion, Mattel released a Totally Stylin' Tattoos version of the iconic doll, her first fashion statement rocking ink — well, technically stickers.
She isn't going to be available as a kid's toy, but collectors of Barbie dolls are certain to be scrambling for the new Tokidoki release. She not only stands apart from her more classic incarnations in that she's the first Barbie to have tattoos,…
This is one of the most controversial Barbie Dolls !!!!!: Butterfly Art Barbie Doll was quickly retired by Mattel because of the parent protests that the tattoo she is wearing on her belly.
Originals from 1992 sell for upwards of $100 on Amazon and eBay. If you happen to have one that you didn't play with (as much as most of us did), then you could make a little money from it.
The first Barbie wore a black and white striped swimsuit and her signature ponytail. Toy buyers were skeptical because Barbie was unlike the baby and toddler dolls that were popular at the time. They doubted she would be successful, but Barbie took the world by storm.
She's From the 1950s or 1960s
From the time of Barbie's debut in 1959, she has been beloved for her beauty and style. A mint condition Barbie from this era can be worth around $25,000 to collectors, so she's a valuable doll.
The Totally Hair doll is the best selling Barbie doll in Mattel history, with over 10 million dolls sold worldwide.
And there are three main things that you can tell that she's a number one Barbie. One is she has very arched, triangular-shaped eyebrows. They're very distinctive compared to later Barbies. She also has a white iris that's very distinctive.
The original Midge, waistline skinny as can be, was first introduced in the early 1960s. In 2002 she was pregnant, the subject of controversy, and was pulled from store shelves after parents complained the doll, packaged alone without family members, sent the wrong message.
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The Happy Family product became the subject of controversy when some parents disliked the "pregnant" Midge toy because they believed that Midge was too young to have children.
Designed in partnership with the National Federation of the Blind, displayable packaging includes braille to create easy readability for sighted and non-sighted fans alike. Helen Keller Barbie® doll makes a great gift for Barbie® collectors and kids ages 6 years old and up.
As experts would tell you, there is no age limit for dolls. It may seem unusual in this day and age, but several 12-year-olds still play with dolls. And in a world where the internet is widespread, this may be a good thing.
The Black Label (or tier) was introduced in 2004 and it features dolls designed for Collectors ages 14 and up. Much like the Pink Label, there's not production limit on Black Label Barbies. That said, collectors appreciate the elegant packaging and stunning designs of these dolls.
Sindy was believed to be created as a competitor of the Barbie doll. She was meant to be a younger, simpler version of the glamourous Barbie. Barbie was, and still is known for her more mature and beautiful looks.
The Barbie doll is, unsurprisingly, the best-selling toy of all time with over a billion dolls sold since she made her debut in 1959.
The 1992 Totally Hair Barbie (shown), the best-selling Barbie doll to date, celebrated the “big hair” craze and loud fashions of the early 90s. The doll featured the longest locks ever for Barbie, measuring 10½ inches.
Barbie on Instagram: “Her full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts, but you can call her #Barbie. ?”
Barbie Millicent Roberts was named after Handler's daughter. The doll was said to be from Willows, Wisconsin and held a prominent career as a teenage fashion model. She could be purchased for $3, with add-ons ranging from $1–$5. Originally, the first doll was available in brunette or blonde.
The first Barbie doll was introduced in both blonde and brunette on March 9, 1959.
Kenneth Sean Carson is a fashion doll and fictional character invented by Elliot Handler and introduced by American toy company Mattel in 1961 as the counterpart of Barbie, who was introduced two years earlier.
By the 1990s, the doll legs were hard to bend and had no toe definition. The late 1970s were a great time - the beginning of the Superstar era.
Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.