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Ruth handler was the co-founder of Mattel, which is the company from which barbie dolls are created. In 1959 Ruth invented the first barbie doll and named it after her daughter, Barbra
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Two years after barbie is introduced to the world, the Ken doll is created. He is named after Ruths son.
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The original barbies were sold with blonde or brunett hair but in 1961 the red headed babie was released.
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For the first time barbie now had bendable legs
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Barbie now can open and shut her eyes
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the first Barbie with a twistable waist is released.
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barbie gets an african american friend. The Christie doll wont be released on the market untill later, however.
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Barbie releases the dream house
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The first african american and Haspanic barbie dolls hit the shelves.
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Barbie and ken dolls sold together as a couple
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Barbies hair goes all the way to her toes in this 1992 virsion of the barbie. This version was the best selling barbie doll in existance.
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realistic proportions are made to barbie
