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The Barbie doll was invented in 1959 by Ruth Handler.
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In the first year (1959), 300,000 Barbie dolls were sold.
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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.
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The Ken doll was named after Ruth's son and was introduced two years after Barbie in 1961.
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In 1965, Barbie first had bendable legs, and eyes that open and shut.
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Barbie did have a black friend named Christie who was introduced in 1969.
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The best-selling Barbie doll ever was 1992 Totally Hair Barbie, with hair from the top of her head to her toes.
