Barbie dolls

By Aya In

  • The Barbie doll was invented

    The Barbie doll was invented by Ruth Handler. The first Barbie was sold for $3. 300,000 Barbie dolls were sold.

  • Two years after Barbie

    The Ken doll was introduced.

  • Barbie develops

    Barbie first had bendable legs, and eyes that open and shut.

  • Barbie can twist

    A Twist 'N Turn Barbie was released that had a moveable body that twisted at the waist.

  • Barbie spreads around

    The first African American Barbie and Hispanic Barbie were introduced.

  • The best-selling Barbie doll

    totally hair Barbie, with hair from the top of her head to her toes.