Many people today see Barbie as an American Icon,Barbie is a fashion doll mostly played by females.Barbie can be viewed as a collectable item as well.Barbie is manufactured by American toy-company Mattel Inc.The fashion doll was released in March 9th 1959 making that Barbies official birthday.
The creator of Barbie was Ruth Handler.The name Barbie came from her daughter Barbara. Ruth came up with the idea for Barbie because she noticed her daughter Barbara only had infant babie dolls so she wanted to create a hip adult bodied doll for preteen girls to play with.Since Barbie had curvey features most parents were outraged.So Ruth edited Barbie by making her less womenly.
Barbie is a such a hit because she comes with many accessories and clothes and young girls love playing dress up.Today Barbie is not only a doll she's a celebrity she has her own films,books,clothing lines,and cosmetics.The latest movie barbie was featured in was Toy Story 3.
When most people think about Barbie they think about her infamous boo Ken.Ken and Barbie have been going out for centuries.They are one of the most famous couples in Hollywood.Ken the doll got his name from Barbie's creator Ruth, Ken was the name of Ruth's son.So both of Ruth kids Ken and Barbie got a doll named after them.
I remember when i was a little girl i adored Barbie i wanted to be just like her.Barbie is a great toy for little girls.The best part about Barbie is that she comes in all enthicitys which show women can be beautiful in all colors