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Ruth Handler named the doll after her own daughter Barbara — Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.
Barbie was introduced on 9 March 1959 at the American International Toy Fair in New York City.
The film was directed by Greta Gerwig and became a massive box-office hit, grossing over $1 billion worldwide.
Barbie debuted on 9 March 1959 wearing a now-iconic black-and-white striped swimsuit, retailing for just three dollars.
Kelly was later renamed Chelsea in 2011 and given a refreshed look by Mattel.
Astronaut Barbie arrived four years before the actual Moon landing in 1969 — making her one of the first toy astronauts.
Barbie launched in 1959, and Ken followed exactly two years later — he was named after Ruth Handler's son.
Bild Lilli was originally a novelty doll sold to adults in Germany, based on a character from the tabloid newspaper Bild Zeitung.
The 2016 Fashionistas line was a significant shift for Mattel, responding to years of criticism about Barbie promoting unrealistic body standards.
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