The Barbie Story
It all started when Ruth Handler noticed her daughter Barbara playing with paper dolls and imagining them in grown-up roles.
Realizing that dolls on the market at the time were all baby dolls, Ruth saw a need for a doll that would inspire little girls to think
about what they wanted to be when they were adults. Thus the idea for Barbie doll, the teenage fashion model, was born.
Ruth named the doll Barbie, after her daughter, and the rest is history.
Barbie took the world by storm in 1959. She was ahead of her time, surprising toy experts with her popularity. Over 38 years later, Barbie remains as one of the best selling toys in the world.
Harley Davidson Motorcycle Barbie
Harley Davidson Ken Doll and Barbie Doll # 1
Harley-Davidson Barbie #3 Brunette Barbie Doll
Harley Davidson Barbie #5 African American Edition
Barbie Collector Minnie Mouse Barbie Doll
If you love Barbie you may also enjoy Bratz Dolls and Toys.
The United
States Postal Service issued a Barbie stamp in 1999 to commemorate Barbie's fortieth anniversary.
