The iconic Barbie doll went on display for the first time on March 9, 1959, at the American Toy Fair in New York City.Barbie was created by Ruth Handler, who co-founded the toy manufacturing company ...

Barbie Doll Day marks the anniversary of the day the Barbie doll first went on sale in 1959. Barbie was thought up by Ruth Handler, wife of one of Mattel's founders, Elliot Handler. Handler noticed ...

Ah, Barbie: The 20th century’s signature doll. Just under 12 inches tall, equipped withthe mythic porportions of 36-19-35, Barbie will celebrate her 35th birthday next March. En Route, she has perhaps ...

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Long before the movie “Barbie” took over the world, Barbie dolls reigned supreme. As the most popular doll of every generation since the ’60s, Barbies have transcended decades. The vintage doll is ...

Ruth Handler, who created Barbie, the world's most popular doll and an American icon that helped shape girls' dreams while infuriating feminists, has died. She was 85. Handler, who also co-founded the ...

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This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. No other doll in American history is more famous than ...