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Barbie Doll Time Line

  • The first Barbie doll was invented

    The first Barbie doll was invented

    The first Barbie doll was invented by, Ruth Handler. It was simple and plain.
  • The first Ken doll was invented

    The first Ken doll was invented

    The first Ken doll was invented by, Ruth Handler ; two years after the first Barbie doll.
  • The first bendable legged Barbie was invented

    The first bendable legged Barbie was invented

    The first Barbie with bendable legs was invented.
  • The first "Twist n Turn" Barbie

    The first "Twist n Turn" Barbie

    The first "Twist n Turn" Barbie was released ; it was able to twist and turn.
  • The first African-American Barbie doll was invented

    The first African-American Barbie doll was invented

    The first African-America Barbie doll was invented by, Ruth Handler; and there was a Hispanic Barbie to.
  • The Totally Hair Barbie was invented

    The Totally Hair Barbie was invented

    The best selling Barbie doll was released; it had long hair.

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