First barbie doll

Beach Barbie 1956

So many fascinating things happened in this iconic decade.

These beloved Barbie dolls will blow your mind away with their insane price tags!

The first 100 customers at each of the Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide City stores on Saturday April 11 at 9am can snap up the collectors' items for the special hallmark price.

We are happy to see that Barbie embarked on a journey to evolve, embracing inclusivity and ensuring that every child feels seen and represented within the diverse range of Barbie dolls.

BARBIE DEBUTS - ANNIVERSARY 9 March 1959. The popular girls’ doll, created by Ruth Handler for Mattel from a German toy, debuted at the International American Toy Fair in New York City. A brunette at first, Barbie was named for Handler’s daughter and her full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. More than 1 billion dolls have been sold with an estimated sale every three seconds around the world today. #genealogy #barbie #barbiedoll

Do YOU know her full name?

Assouline marks Barbie's 65th anniversary with a commemorative book, delving into her history and influence on femininity across the decades.

Barbie celebrates Mattel’s 75th anniversary with a reproduction of the classic 1959 black and white swimsuit doll. She wears a strapless, vintage-cut swimsuit, sports a signature ponytail and features the original face sculpt with crimson lips and black eye liner. Inspired by the doll that started it all, her iconic accessories include cat-eye sunglasses and black peep-toe slides. This reproduction of the original 1959 Barbie doll features a Silkstone body for the very first time. Ideal for…

Here is a lovely #1 with her original top knot and exceptionally neat hair. The ends are left loose, as her hair is so pretty, thick and shinny. (I can make a hard curl and put the the bottom band on,...from