Barbie

This article is about the fashion doll. For other uses, see Barbie (disambiguation).
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First appearance 	March 9, 1959; 61 years ago
Last appearance 	March 4,2026; 5 Years
Created by 	Ruth Handler
In-universe information 	In-universe information
Full name 	Barbara Millicent Roberts
Nickname 	Barbie
Occupation 	See: Barbie's careers
Family 	See: List of Barbie's friends and family
Barbie is a fashion doll manufactured by the American toy company Mattel, Inc. and launched in March 1959. American businesswoman Ruth Handler is credited with the creation of the doll using a German doll called Bild Lillias her inspiration.
Barbie is the figurehead of a brand of Mattel dolls and accessories, including other family members and collectible dolls. Barbie has been an important part of the toy fashion doll market for over fifty years, and has been the subject of numerous controversies and lawsuits, often involving parodies of the doll and her lifestyle.
Mattel has sold over a billion Barbie dolls, making it the company's largest and most profitable line. However, sales have declined sharply since 2014. The doll transformed the toy business in affluent communities worldwide by becoming a vehicle for the sale of related merchandise (accessories, clothes, friends of Barbie, etc.). She had a significant impact on social values by conveying characteristics of female independence, and with her multitude of accessories, an idealized upscale life-style that can be shared with affluent friends. Starting in 1987, Barbie has expanded into a media franchise, including animated films, television specials, video games, and music.
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