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Barbie was first introduced.
Vintage barbie dolls were being sold, there are 7 different types of these vintage dolls. Approximately this date. -
Ken, barbies boyfriend introduced.
This was the first appearance of Ken, over the years his face and clothes have evolved. -
Barbies little sister Skipper introduced
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The start of the modern barbie doll era.
The 'TNT' barbie was introduced, twist n turn. It was the first barbie with moveable features. Its hips could turn it had bendable legs, new hairstyles and a completely different wardrobe. Approximate date -
First celebrity barbie doll made
This doll was made to look like Diahann Carroll who played 'Julia baker' in a hit tv show called Julia. -
Malibu barbie doll made
The malibu barbie doll was made, she was the most famous of the 'mod' era. -
Superstar Barbie made.
This was one of barbies biggest transitions to a 'superstar'. This barbie featured lots of bouncy, blond hair, big smile revealing perfect white teeth and red carpet style dresses. -
'Black Barbies' introduced
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Holiday Barbies released.
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The Mackie doll and face mould introduced
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Barbie Christmas ornaments were made.
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Vintage Barbie Reproductions, they were considered collectables
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Mattel introduced the Silkstones
The Silkstones are the Fashion Model Collection. -
Started to classify Barbies using special colour labels on their rarity
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Released 12 exclusive Black Label dolls for adult collectors.
