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300,000 Barbie dolls were sold.
In the first year (1959), 300,000 Barbie dolls were sold. -
The Barbie was born.
The Barbie doll was invented in 1959 by Ruth Handler -
Ken doll
The Ken doll was named after Ruth's son and was introduced two years after Barbie in 1961. -
Red hair.
She came as either a brunette or blond, and in 1961 red hair was added. -
Bendable legs, and eyes that open
In 1965, Barbie first had bendable legs, and eyes that open and shut. -
Twisted at the waist.
In 1967, a Twist 'N Turn Barbie was released that had a moveable body that twisted at the waist. -
Black friend
Barbie did have a black friend named Christie who was introduced in 1969. -
African American Barbie
In 1980, the first African American Barbie and Hispanic Barbie were introduced -
Bbest-selling Barbie doll
The best-selling Barbie doll ever was 1992 Totally Hair Barbie, with hair from the top of her head to her toes.
