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Barbie Dolls

By cnbosarge

  • Invention of Barbie

    Invention of Barbie
    the Barbie Doll was invented in 1959 by Ruth Handler. She got the inspration from a doll named BUILD LILLI.

  • Ken is invented

    Ken is invented
    Ken, Barbie's boyfriend, was invented.

  • Christie is invented

    Christie is invented
    Barbie's girlfriend Christie, an African-American doll, is introduced in 1968.

  • Barbie is Placed in a time capsule

    Barbie is Placed in a time capsule
    Barbie proves that it is possible to have it all. She becomes an Olympic skier, a gymnast, skater, doctor, surgical nurse, ballerina and a flight attendant. Barbie is selected as the "doll of the century" for the U.S. bicentennial celebration. She is placed in a time capsule, scheduled to be opened in 2076.

  • Desegregateive Barbies

    Desegregateive Barbies
    Mattel takes steps to desegregate with all deliberate speed, introducing Black Barbie and Hispanic Barbie. "Oriental" Barbie follows the next year. The company also launches its ongoing International Collection, beginning with Italian Barbie, Parisian Barbie, and Royal U.K. Barbie.

  • Western Barbie

    Western Barbie
    Mattel embraces cowboy chic with Western Barbie.