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Revision as of 17:41, 23 November 2006 by 69.251.85.145 (talk) (→Parodies and lawsuits)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) For other uses, see Barbie (disambiguation). Fictional character| Barbie | |
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| File:Barbie logo.pngCurrent Barbie logo | |
| First appearance | March 9 1959 |
| Created by | Ruth Handler |
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| Occupation | See "Barbie's careers" |
Barbie is a best-selling doll launched at the American International Toy Fair on March 9, 1959. The doll is produced by Mattel, Inc. Barbie dolls and related accessories are manufactured to approximately 1/6th scale, which is also known as playscale.
Barbie versus Bratz
In 2001 MGA Entertainment launched the Bratz range of dolls, a move that would give Barbie her first serious competition in the fashion doll market. In 2004 sales figures showed that Bratz dolls were outselling Barbie dolls in the United Kingdom, although Mattel maintained that in terms of the number of dolls, clothes and accessories sold, Barbie remained the leading brand. In 2005 figures showed that sales of Barbie dolls had fallen by 30% in the United States, and by 18% worldwide, with much of the drop being attributed to the popularity of Bratz dolls.
See also
Further reading
- Lord, M.G., Forever Barbie: The Unauthorized Biography of a Real Doll. Paperback ISBN 0-8027-7694-9.
- Rogers, Mary F., "Barbie Culture". Paperback ISBN 0-7619-5888-6.
- Knaak, Silke, "German Fashion Dolls of the 50&60". Paperback www.barbies.de.
- Beckham, Victoria (Foreword), John, Elton (Foreword), The Art of Barbie. Paperback ISBN 0-9537479-2-1
- Essays, Guys'n'dolls: Art, Science, Fashion & Relationships. Paperback ISBN 0-948723-57-2
Notes
External links
- The Official Barbie Website — Owned By Mattel
- New York Times: "The Barbie Way of Knowledge" by Dave Cullen
- Washington Times: "Religious police take after Barbie" by Paul Martin
- St. Petersburg Times Floridian: "The doll that has everything - almost", an article about the "Muslim Barbie" by Susan Taylor Martin
- Salon.com: "The Littlest Harlot" by Tracy Quan
- "Renaissance Woman: Artist, Inventor, Developer" -- interview with an ex-Barbie designer first published in Fashion Doll Quarterly