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The First Barbie Doll was invented
The Barbie doll was invented in 1959 by Ruth Handler. -
How Barbie Dolls were sold in the first year?
In the first year (1959), 300,000 Barbie dolls were sold. -
Barbie is not just blonde anymore
She came as either a brunette or blond, and in 1961 red hair was added. In 1980, the first African American Barbie and Hispanic Barbie. -
The First Ken Doll
The Ken doll was named after Ruth's son and was introduced two years after Barbie in 1961. -
Barbie Dolls in 1965
In 1965, Barbie first had bendable legs, and eyes that open and shut. -
Barbie did have a black friend
Barbie did have a black friend named Christie who was introduced in 1969. -
The best-selling Barbie doll ever
The best-selling Barbie doll ever was 1992 Totally Hair Barbie, with hair from the top of her head to her toes.
