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Revision as of 17:41, 23 November 2006 by 69.251.85.145 (talk) (→Barbie versus Bratz)(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.
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