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Invention of Barbie
Barbara Millicent Roberts was created by Ruth Handler, co-creator of Mattel, and named after Ruth's daughter Barbara. This doll cost $3.
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Ken Carson’s Premiere
Ken Carson first appeared in 1961. He is Barbie's suspected boyfriend; however this has never been confirmed by Mattel.
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Skipper, Barbie’s Little Sister
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The first bendable leg Barbie
Bendable Barbie. Her first appearance was in 1964. Also, her eyes closed when she went to sleep and had molded hair instead of the usual rooted hair. -
Barbie goes Twist-N-Turn
Twist-N-Turn Barbie
In 1967 and 1968, Barbie was available with rooted eyelashes, bendable legs, and a moving waist.
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Christie is Introduced
Christie was introduced to represent the cultural diversity of the times. She is one of Barbie's good friends.
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Malibu Barbie
Malibu Barbie was introduced in 1971 and was an instant hit. It ran through 1977 and has made recurrent appearances.
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Busy Barbie
Busy Barbie got thumbs. Now she can grasp everything that comes her way.
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Barbie enters the modern era.
Barbie enters the modern era. Around this time, she was a toy and collectible. Their popularity peaked in the 1990's and early 2000's.
