The pair ultimately designed the Barbie doll, named after their daughter. The initial version of Barbie was debuted in 1959.

Barbie is a true vintage classic. The iconic American fashion dolls are still taking the world by storm more than six decades after they were first introduced. Brush up on the history of a cultural ...

And some see the original Barbie as Jewish like Handler ... debuted at New York’s Toy Fair in 1959. Sure enough, plenty of mothers said the doll was too sexual — but their daughters loved ...

If you grew up in the 1960s, you probably remember some of the most iconic toys of that decade that are still cherished today ...

The original Barbie doll launched in 1959 featured long legs, a tiny waist, and flowing blonde locks. Academics from the University of South Australia suggested the likelihood of a woman having ...

"The Pink Pop Barbie Mark Ryden x Barbie Doll has already doubled in value.” Vintage Barbie dolls – made between 1959 and 1972 – can fetch eye-watering prices.

The National Down Syndrome Society has called the doll "a huge step forward for inclusion." Mattel’s Barbie is one of the most iconic American brands. Since 1959, we’ve followed Barbara ...

A still from the first TV ad for Barbie in 1959 - the original model was inspired by a German doll that was designed for adults, to be given as a saucy gift at bachelor parties Barbie was first ...

Toy maker Mattel has launched a new Barbie doll, designed by Anita Dongre, a first such collaboration with an Indian designer. Talking about the Dongre collaboration, Lalit Agarwal, the country ...

say hello to Diwali Barbie, the latest doll from Mattel. Barbie's parent company Mattel released the new doll to celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights, which will take place this year from 31 ...

Let’s track Barbie’s journey… Ever since the first doll was released in 1959, Barbie has been criticised ... but the moulds were the same as the original white dolls. In 1997, Mattel ...

Mattel, on Friday, unveiled a new Diwali special Barbie Doll dressed by Indian courtier Anita Dongre. "In a continued commitment to promoting celebrations of heritage, Barbie is unveiling its ...