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  Barbie - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The doll was a Barbie in Midnight Red from 1965 and was part of a private collection of 4,000 Barbie dolls being sold by two Dutch women, Ietje Raebel and her daughter Marina.
Barbie dolls are introduced with forward-glancing eyes, as opposed to the side-glancing eyes of early models.
The "Art of Barbie" event and exhibition is held in London to commemorate the doll's 40th anniversary, raising funds for the Elton John AIDS Foundation [11].
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Barbie   (2526 words)

  
 Barbie Doll History - Invention of the Barbie Doll   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Barbie doll was introduced as a teenage fashion model, but in the years that followed she has taken on many aspirational roles.
Barbie doll is further expanding her versatile and limitless roles to inspire girls' dreams as she prepares for the new millennium.
Barbie doll is keeping in step by allowing girls to use their computers to program and personalize their Barbie doll and design, create, play and dream using Barbieā„¢ software.
www.ideafinder.com /history/inventions/story081.htm   (1772 words)

  
 Barbie Doll Revolutionized Toy Industry
Since her introduction in 1959, the Barbie doll may be the most influential icon of American culture in the late twentieth century.
The Barbie doll represented independence and glamour: she could sing solos in the spotlight one minute and pilot an airplane the next.
The doll had an adult shaped body, the thing that I had been trying to describe for years, and our guys said it couldn't be done." Ruth brought back two dolls, one for her daughter Barbara, and one for herself.
www.epcc.edu /ftp/Homes/monicaw/borderlands/14_barbie_doll.htm   (1353 words)

  
 Barbie Doll
Barbie dolls' soon to be boyfriend Ken, would be named after their son Ken.
Barbie has undergone a lot of changes over the years and has managed to keep up with current trends in hairstyles, makeup and clothing.
Barbie has a universal appeal and collectors both young and old enjoy time spent and memories made with their dolls.
web.info-galaxy.com /Barbie   (506 words)

  
 TV ACRES: Dolls - Barbie (Mattel Toys)
Barbie is a miniature version of a young woman (11 and 1/2 inches), complete with breasts.
Variations of the Barbie doll have included Dream-Glo Barbie (glows in the dark); Magic Moves Barbie (arm swishes back her hair); the 1965 Astronaut Barbie (dressed in a glittered covered outfit).
The Barbie and Ken dolls were named after the real children of Ruth Handler, Barbie's creator and wife of Elliot Handler, one of the executives who founded the Mattel Corporation in 1945.
www.tvacres.com /dolls_barbie.htm   (677 words)

  
 Barbie!
Princess of the Nile Barbie doll exudes royal glamour in a rippled golden dress with an overlay of sheer white fabric that wraps around her shoulders.
Princess of the Incas Barbie doll is inspired by the regal dynasty of an exotic age.
Princess of India Barbie doll is awe-inspiring in her sari, the best-known type of Indian clothing.
www.barbies.s5.com /dollsofworldbarbieprincess.html   (743 words)

  
 Inventor Ruth Handler Biography
This can be seen in the history of Barbie's clothes, and even her various "face lifts" to suit the times; in her professional, political and charitable endeavors; and more recently in the multi-culturalizing of her product line.
She named the doll "Barbie," which was the nickname of her real-life daughter.
The Barbie doll and other products were first test-marketed overseas in 1963, and were received so favorably that many products began to be manufactured under licensing agreements arranged by the company in England, France, Germany, South Africa, Italy and Mexico.
www.ideafinder.com /history/inventors/handler.htm   (1615 words)

  
 The History of Toys and Games   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Barbie was first introduced at the American International Toy Fair in New York in February 1959.
The doll's womanly figure and painted face got mixed reviews—few would have guessed that more than thirty-five years later Barbie would still be one of the most successful and enduring toys on the market.
Barbie also keeps up with the latest technology—she got her first computer in 1985.
www.history.com /exhibits/toys/barbie.html   (304 words)

  
 Barbie Doll
A grown-up doll, a model for authentic clothing and accessories, a surrogate for a little girl's fantasies of her future was Ruth's idea.
Barbie sold $500 million worth in her first eight years.
The Barbie name was copyrighted and some mechanical features of the dolls were patented, but Ruth's name does not appear on a patent that says "Barbie Doll." That is because Ruth never really sculpted the doll, she only laid out the specifications required and left the sculpting to an expert team of engineers and technicians.
www.sjmv.org /Campus/Class/scinventors/Barbiedoll/ruthhandler.html   (818 words)

  
 Barbie   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Barbies have their dresses recreated to depict gorgeous women in traditional dresses from India as well as in gorgeous International costumes.
Barbies shown here have been recreated from original new Barbie dolls by modifying the dresses and hair styles.
Barbies timeless appeal has resulted in a dedicated legion of fans that love to collect her.
www.dollsofindia.com /read/barbie.htm   (589 words)

  
 Doll Clothes Super Store, Inc.
Doll accessories are available for Barbie dolls, Baby dolls, popular dolls such as American Girl and My Twinn.
The hand-made doll clothes are beautifully designed and constructed, and offered at reasonable prices with the intention that children should be able to afford a high-quality and varied wardrobe for their favorite dolls.
BARBIE and Ken are associated trademarks are owned by Mattel, Inc.; AMERICAN GIRL and associated trademarks are owned by the Pleasant Company; BEANIE BABY and associated trademarks are owned by Ty, Inc.; GI Joe and Soldiers of war are trademarks of Hasbro, In.
www.dollclothessuperstore.com   (310 words)

  
 Barbie History
Lilli was a shapely, pretty fashion doll first made in 1955.
Paper fashion dolls of the times would give way to a three dimensional beauty with a wardrobe of unsurpassed quality.
Following is a list of the dolls made during various time periods.
www.dolls4play.com /barbiehistory.html   (627 words)

  
 Barbie Doll Clothes & Shoes
We have casual wear for Barbie, dressy dresses, formal gowns, beachwear, sleepwear, coats with matching hats, doll costumes, wedding gowns, vintage clothing as well as a great selection of Barbie shoes.
Barbie Doll clothes and 11 1/2" fashion doll clothes are our own design and manufacture.
Doll Clothes SuperStore, Inc. is not associated with Mattel.
www.dollclothessuperstore.com /barbie1.html   (142 words)

  
 Barbie Doll   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Barbies have their dresses recreated to depict gorgeous woman in traditional dress from India as well as in gorgeous International costume.
Barbie timeless appeal has resulted in a dedicated legion of fans that love to collect her.
Barbie shown here have been recreated from original new Barbie doll by modifying the dresses and hair style.
www.artandcraftsofindia.com /read/barbie_doll.htm   (561 words)

  
 1973-1976 Mattel Barbie Doll
The end of vintage Barbie dolls is 1972-1976.
(Doll shown) In 1974 the Steffie head mold was used, now with blue eyes and blonde hair, same blue malibu like swimsuit, (doll shown is in a rare blue swimsuit for the European market and has the same markings used in 1975 and 1976).
Both of these dolls are the used the same malibu Barbie doll shown in #7233 Gold Medal but came with appropriate attire; ie.
www.dollreference.com /barbie4.html   (330 words)

  
 Deni's Vintage Barbie Collection
Barbie doll and friends, plus clothing and accessories from 1959-1970 are highlighted in this book.
Barbie's history is covered in greatest detail from 1959-1976.
Dolls produced from this era are shown in the back of the book.
www.dolls4play.com   (1346 words)

  
 Barbie Doll Collectors' Ring
This Asian Barbie Dolls site contains Barbies which are exclusive to their country of manufacture such as the Kebaya Barbies which are exclusive to the Malaysian Market.
Barbie is the number 1 selling fashion doll in the world.
This started out as a webmaster's personal listing of Barbie dolls she collected and grew into an informative site with info about all types of fashion dolls, as well as fun coloring-in pictures for kids and diverse links to other doll sites.
n.webring.com /hub?ring=barbie   (1651 words)

  
 eBay Guides - The World of Barbie Doll
Barbie doll started out as a toy for the daughter of toymaker Ruth Handler, for her daughter Barbara.
If you are looking to add to your collection, Ebay is still a great place to start, looking for dolls that are NIB (new in box), NRFB (never removed from box), is a great way to get dolls that are still in their original boxes and are collectable regardless of their age.
Buying a book on Barbie doll prices will also help the collector to know how much the doll is worth and how much it will add to the collections worth.
reviews.ebay.com /The-World-of-Barbie-Doll_W0QQugidZ10000000000891706   (461 words)

  
 CNN.com - Muslim doll offers modest alternative to Barbie - Oct. 8, 2003
Leyla's elaborate costume and tale of being taken as a slave in the court of a Turkish sultan are intended to convey the tribulations of one Muslim girl in the 1720s.
The doll is sold throughout the United States, Canada, Singapore and Germany.
Saudi Arabia's religious police recently declared Barbie dolls a threat to morality, complaining that the revealing clothes are offensive to Islam.
www.cnn.com /2003/EDUCATION/10/08/muslim.barbie.ap/index.html   (805 words)

  
 Barbie Doll Ponytail Values
This Barbie Doll has white irises, blue liner, and holes in her feet.
The blonde doll is valued around $7500 today, and the brunette doll is valued at around $8500.
The blonde is valued at around $7000 and the brunette doll is valued at around $8000.
www.barbies.s5.com /barbieponytails.htm   (221 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Barbie Forever Baby Doctor Barbie Doll: Toys & Games   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
doll is a doctor who comes with two adorable patients and everything necessary to keep them healthy.
doll has an exam table that rocks babies to sleep and comes with two adorable baby patients with blankets and little caps.
This doll looks pretty bad in the picture but if you see her in person you`ll see how pretty she is. This is my fave doll, and so pretty!
www.amazon.com /Barbie-Forever-Baby-Doctor-Doll/dp/B000BX4TP8   (487 words)

  
 BarbieĀ® Doll Fans
OTher dolls are also included on the site, but the photo gallery is divided into sections for easy browsing.
This page features dolls that were released in Canada and/or Europe, including some early '70's dolls.
Photos of my dolls and vintage outfits, plus a small history about vintage Barbies that are found on my page.
i.webring.com /hub?ring=barbiedoll   (1243 words)

  
 Barbie - Dolls - All Aboard Toys
Barbie is a classic doll whose fashions include everything from a doctor to a fairytale princess, a teacher to a beautiful bride.
Barbie has starred in movies such as Barbie and the 12 Dancing Princesses, Barbie of Swan Lake, Barbie as Rapunzel, Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper, and Barbie in the Nutcracker.
Barbie is a glamorous doll who brings happiness and fun to girls all around the world!
www.allaboardtoys.com /barbie/dolls/holiday_angel_barbie_doll.asp   (209 words)

  
 Barbie Doll Cake - Allrecipes
Use a decorator tip to make the skirt as fancy as you like and decorate the top of the doll for the top of the dress also.
I made this as directed, and the cake IS NOT tall enough for Barbie's legs to be covered by her "gown".
i will to see a pitchuers of the barbie doll cake by sherry johnson.
allrecipes.com /recipe/barbie-doll-cake/detail.aspx   (330 words)

  
 Barbie Collector Showcase   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
doll steps into the role of James Bond, as debonair as any of the five actors who portrayed the master spy on screen.
His midnight blue suit is an authentic re-creation of the classic tuxedo worn by Bond and designed by the renowned clothier Brioni.
doll is the perfect "Bond girl" in a fabulous ensemble created by Lindy Hemming, the Academy Award
www.barbiecollector.com /showcase/product.asp?product_id=1001837   (198 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Barbie Forever Teacher Barbie Doll: Toys & Games   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
doll, also included, and a globe, glue bottle, scissors, map and other classroom items.
Let's face it, Barbie's been everything from a veterinarian to a fairy.
Judging by the young Nikki doll that comes with her, it's a safe bet that she's an elementary teacher.
www.amazon.com /Barbie-Forever-Teacher-Doll/dp/B000BX4TOY   (511 words)

  
 Barbie
Nestled in the center of Kailua, Oahu, you can find Hawaii's largest Barbie Doll collection composed of approximately 5,000 Barbies, her family members and friends plus other dolls such as G.I. Joe.
Florence loves showing off her Barbies and will even pick you up at your hotel if you don't have transportation.
Barbie and Ken can be seen modelling various muumuus, pareos, holoku, holomuu, and ancient hula costumes and aloha shirts handmade by Florence Marton.
www.usplanb.com /barbie.cfm   (361 words)

  
 Barbie doll accessories
We have Barbie dolls, Barbie clothes, Barbie vehicles, Barbie games and computer software, Barbie accessories and Barbie party supplies and lots, lots more.
Give Barbie doll and her friends a hip and stylish place to relax with this Velvet Crush Couch set.
Create a relaxing space for Barbie doll to sleep with this Sweet Dreams Bed playset.
www.buybarbiedolls.com /barbie_accessories.asp?pageno=4   (161 words)

  
 Barbie: Vintage Barbie Dolls, clothes, Accessories
Occasionally, I get some newer dolls in that are mint in box or never removed from the box.
Take a peek at what doll shows are happening in your area.
Vintage Barbie Ring site is owned by Caroline Myers.
www.dollhabit.com   (226 words)

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