the barbie dall

By shira_goren

  • the barbie dall

    The Barbie doll was invented in 1959 by Ruth handler

  • first year

    In the first year (1959), 300,000 Barbie dolls were sold.

  • red hair

    the barbie dall came as either a brunette or blond, and in 1961 red hair was added

  • ken

    The ken doll was named after Ruth's son and was introduced two years after Barbie in 1961.

  • In 1965, Barbie first had bendable legs, and eyes that open and shut.

  • In 1967, a Twist 'N Turn Barbie was released that had a moveable body that twisted at the waist.

  • first african american

    In 1980, the first African American Barbie and Hispanic Barbie were introduced
  • best seller

    best seller

    The best-selling Barbie doll ever was 1992 Totally Hair Barbie, with hair from the top of her head to her toes.