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German doll 'Bild Lilli' inspired Ruth Handler
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Ruth Handler went to Europe and bought 3 Bild Lilli Blonde Bombshells
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First American Barbie- No African characteristics
36 inch chest
18 inch waist
33 inch hips
110 pounds(under the category of anorexia) -
American company Mattel was first created in 1959
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A section of timesquare in New York City was used for the Barbie Boulevarde
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Completely black Barbie that says ' I love shopping'
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Barbie's body was remoulded and redefined to a thicker waist and suited contemporary designs better
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Hard vinyl could leak toxic chemicals created contreversy