Barbie turns 50

Barbie turns 50. Is she looking aged? Absolutely not! Infact she is going to be feted in a series of Fashion celebrations. Babs will take centre stage at the first ever Barbie runway show at New York Fashion Week on Valentine’s Day.
Here are some interesting facts about Barbie.
• Barbie doll was introduced in 1959 and first appeared in the now-famous black and white striped swimsuit and signature ponytail.
• The inventor of the Barbie doll is Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel. She named the doll after her daughter, Barbara.
• The first Barbie doll sold for $3.00.
• During the first year of her introduction in 1959, 351,000 Barbie dolls were sold.
• An original 1959 Barbie doll in mint condition has sold for up to $10,000.
• Italian was the first nationality Barbie doll represented in the Dolls of the World Collection.
• The Barbie doll is currently marketed in more than 150 nations around the world.
• Placed head to toe, Barbie dolls and family members sold since 1959 would circle the earth more than seven times.
• .Every second, two Barbie dolls are sold somewhere in the world.
• Barbie doll has represented 45 different nationalities.
• Barbie doll has had more than 80 careers -- everything from a rock star to a paleontologist to a presidential candidate.
• Barbie doll's first career was a teenage fashion model


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