The History of Barbie Dolls

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  • The Barbie doll was invented by Ruth Handler

  • In the first year 300,000 Barbie dolls were sold

  • The Ken doll was introduced two years after Barbie

  • The Barbie doll came as either a brunetter or blond and red hair was added

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

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

  • Barbie had a black friend named Christie who was introduced

  • The first African American Barbie and Hispanic Barbie were introduced.

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