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Barbie Island Princess Party Supplies - Kids Birthday Parties

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Barbie Background
The Barbie doll was invented in 1959 by Ruth Handler.  She is the co-founder of Mattel. Her own daughter's name is Barbara. Barbie was introduced to the world at the American Toy Fair in New York City. The doll was intended to be a teenage fashion doll. There has been some controversy over Barbie's figure when it realized that if Barbie was a real person her measurements would be an impossible 36-18-38. The Ken doll was named after Ruth's son. Barbie first had bendable legs in 1965.

Some Barbie trivia:

The Barbie doll is currently a $1.5 billion dollar-per-year industry.

In 2000, the Barbie doll had a belly button for the first time.

In 1999, the Barbie doll walked by herself for the first time.

In 1999 the Barbie doll celebrated 40 years as the world's most popular fashion doll.