Fascinating Facts about Barbie
Barbie was created by Ruth Handler and her husband Elliot in 1959.
Barbie’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.
Barbie has had over 200 careers, including astronaut, teacher, and veterinarian.
The first Barbie dolls were sold for $3.
Barbie’s signature color is pink.
The best-selling Barbie doll of all time is the Totally Hair Barbie.
Over one billion Barbie dolls have been sold worldwide.
Barbie’s full-time job is being a fashion model.
Barbie’s first celebrity-inspired doll was modeled after Marilyn Monroe.
Barbie’s official birthday is March 9th, 1959.
The Barbie doll debuted at the New York Toy Fair in 1959.
Barbie has her own animated movies and television series.
Barbie’s boyfriend’s name is Ken.
Ken was named after Ruth and Elliot Handler’s son.
Barbie’s younger sister’s name is Skipper.
Skipper was introduced in 1964.
Barbie has had numerous pets, including dogs, cats, and horses.
The first Barbie Dreamhouse was released in 1962.
Barbie’s hair has changed from blonde to brunette and many other colors over the years.
Barbie’s face was redesigned in 1997 to include a wider variety of ethnicities.
The Barbie doll was inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame in 1998.
Barbie has run for president multiple times.
Barbie has been an ambassador for the Special Olympics.
Fascinating Facts about Barbie part 2
The most expensive Barbie doll ever sold was worth $302,500.
Barbie’s measurements if she were life-size would be 36-18-
The name Barbie was inspired by Ruth Handler’s daughter, Barbara.
Barbie has had over 75 different fashion designers create outfits for her.
Barbie has had her own line of cosmetics and beauty products.
Barbie has her own theme park called Barbie: The Dreamhouse Experience.
Barbie’s best friend’s name is Midge.
Midge was introduced in 1963.
There is a Barbie doll for every 3 seconds sold somewhere in the world.
Barbie has had over 40 different nationalities represented in her dolls.
Barbie has been a mermaid, fairy, and princess in various doll lines.
Barbie’s official height is 11.5 inches.
Barbie has an animated web series called Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse.
Barbie’s first car was a bright red Austin-Healey.
Barbie’s middle name is named after her creator, Ruth Handler.
Barbie has had her own line of video games.
Barbie has her own YouTube channel with millions of subscribers.
Barbie has been featured in numerous fashion magazines, including Vogue.
Barbie has been an inspiration for many young girls pursing careers in fashion and design.
Barbie’s official slogan is Be anything.
Barbie’s Dreamhouse is a symbol of aspirational living.
Barbie has been named one of the most influential toys of all time.
