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One of the fascinating toys of all time would be the Barbie doll. And with little wonder, as it has for many years with us for over 45 years. Barbie is the best selling dolls in the history of toys, and countless hours of fun for girls from all over the world. The question brings to mind a good, as did the Barbie doll come about?

The history of the Barbie doll is a good story. You really have to go all the wayReturn to Mattel, to fully understand its origins. In 1938 was formed by two longtime friends Mattel, Harold Matson (Mat) and Elliot Handler (El). Did you know that it was originally formed by Mattel, not a toy manufacturer? In fact, Mattel began as a manufacturer frame. Later he began, production of furniture doll.

Elliot Handler was married and had a daughter, Barbara, enjoyed playing with dolls, like all girls. Instead baby dolls may, Barbara playing with dolls for adults, but in reality it was not like the dolls on the market. At an impromptu visit to Europe, one day, Mrs. Handler found a German doll named Lilli in a shop. The funny thing is, this has not yet been marketed as a doll. It was more of a joke type gift for men.

When Ms. Handler came home Lilli was a hit with Barbara. Mattel has an idea. They bought the marketing rights to Lilli and changed its name> Barbie, named after her daughter Barbara, of course. As they say, the rest is history. Barbie was introduced in 1959 for the world to the New York International Toy Fair in March. In reality, 9, Barbie's official birthday in March 1959.

Barbie was an instant success and widespread in the U.S. this year. It seemed that Barbie was introduced a little 'alone, though, so next year, it was Ken. Did you know that Ken was named after Handler's son,Kenneth?

Barbie was originally dressed in a black suit and white stripes. They also had the opportunity to buy her hair brown and blond hair. Of course, he was dressed in Barbie will be available later in many styles and selections. Every outfit was offered conceivable. dress Barbie was modeled after the exhibition of fashion design in Paris.

Barbie has been done in recent years, everything from a college student, a President to an end. Any type of accessory has beenAnimals brought including cars, houses, e. Barbie Mermaid was also an Olympian, as well as A. The history of the Barbie doll has an incredible story. How long they can continue to be popular? This is anyones guess, but Barbie is still going strong after almost 50 years, so do not doubt that many more years to come.

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