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The life of Barbie and Fashions From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search This article is about the fashion doll. For other uses, see Barbie (disambiguation). Barbie Barbie Logo.svg First appearance March 9, 1959; 61 years ago Created by Ruth Handler 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 Lilli as 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.[1] The doll has 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 has 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.[2] Starting in 1987, Barbie has expanded into a media franchise, including animated films, television specials, video games and music. Contents 1 History 2 Media franchise 3 Legacy and influence 3.1 50th anniversary 4 Fictional biography 5 Controversies 5.1 Body image 5.2 Diversity 5.3 Bad influence concerns 5.4 Safety concerns 6 Role model Barbies 7 Collecting 8 Parodies and lawsuits 9 Competition from Bratz dolls 10 Barbie syndrome 11 See also 12 References 13 Further reading 14 External links History The first Barbie doll was introduced in both blonde and brunette in March 1959. Ruth Handler watched her daughter Barbara play with paper dolls, and noticed that she often enjoyed giving them adult roles. At the time, most children's toy dolls were representations of infants. Realizing that there could be a gap in the market, Handler suggested the idea of an adult-bodied doll to her husband Elliot, a co-founder of the Mattel toy company. He was unenthusiastic about the idea, as were Mattel's directors.[3]