Barbie dolls have become a collector's item. They are highly sought after, especially the limited edition Barbie Doll releases. One can see the evidence of this during the Holidays whenever Mattel releases the Holiday Barbie for the year. If a person plans on purchasing the Holiday Barbie, they better be one of the first people in line. If not, the dolls will be sold out or the person will end up paying a high price for one.
The Barbie doll was released at a toy show on March 9, 1959. This has become her birthday. She has since been nicknamed Barbie. The wife of one of the co-founders of the Mattel toy company thought of the idea. She then named the doll after her daughter Barbara. It was because of Barbara that Ruth got the idea. She watched her daughter play many times with her paper dolls that assumed the rolls of adults. During that time, dolls that were produced was only manufactured as infants.
The biography of Barbie was published by Random House. Her full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. Her parents are George and Margaret Roberts. They are from the make-believe town of Willows. Her boyfriend's name is Ken Carson. There have been many companions for Barbie released over the years; which included friends, their boyfriends, family, and siblings.
Barbie has experienced many careers over the decades. The careers that she participates in usually reflect current times. For example, in 2010 expect to see an Astronaut Barbie and a Registered Nurse Barbie.
Barbie dolls have caused many controversies over the decades. It has been criticized many times. It has been said that the Barbie doll represents unrealistic ideas for a woman's body.
Another controversial issue was developed after the release of the "Totally Tattoos" Barbie. The Barbie dolls featured a variety of tattoos that could be applied, including the infamous "tramp stamp" tattoo.
Barbie dolls have become a family tradition that is being passed down from generation to generation. It began with great-grandma, then grandma, then mom, and now the little girl. She has been around for so long that we are beginning to see third and fourth generations take part in this rite of passage. Her popularity in the past and present not only has made Barbie an icon, but will continue to make her an icon for years to come. Look for more Barbie collectibles at Mattel's website devoted to collectors. - 29959
The Barbie doll was released at a toy show on March 9, 1959. This has become her birthday. She has since been nicknamed Barbie. The wife of one of the co-founders of the Mattel toy company thought of the idea. She then named the doll after her daughter Barbara. It was because of Barbara that Ruth got the idea. She watched her daughter play many times with her paper dolls that assumed the rolls of adults. During that time, dolls that were produced was only manufactured as infants.
The biography of Barbie was published by Random House. Her full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. Her parents are George and Margaret Roberts. They are from the make-believe town of Willows. Her boyfriend's name is Ken Carson. There have been many companions for Barbie released over the years; which included friends, their boyfriends, family, and siblings.
Barbie has experienced many careers over the decades. The careers that she participates in usually reflect current times. For example, in 2010 expect to see an Astronaut Barbie and a Registered Nurse Barbie.
Barbie dolls have caused many controversies over the decades. It has been criticized many times. It has been said that the Barbie doll represents unrealistic ideas for a woman's body.
Another controversial issue was developed after the release of the "Totally Tattoos" Barbie. The Barbie dolls featured a variety of tattoos that could be applied, including the infamous "tramp stamp" tattoo.
Barbie dolls have become a family tradition that is being passed down from generation to generation. It began with great-grandma, then grandma, then mom, and now the little girl. She has been around for so long that we are beginning to see third and fourth generations take part in this rite of passage. Her popularity in the past and present not only has made Barbie an icon, but will continue to make her an icon for years to come. Look for more Barbie collectibles at Mattel's website devoted to collectors. - 29959
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