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Barbie!
The world's most popular and best
selling toy has been around since 1959. She began as an idea in the mid
1950�s when, while visiting Switzerland, Ruth Handler purchased a German Lilli doll.
Basing the original Barbie on this doll Ruth then hired Charlotte Johnson to create
Barbie's
elegant wardrobe. In 1958 the patent for Barbie was obtained. Ruth and her husband Elliot named their new doll after their own daughter, Barbie. Barbie's boyfriend Ken,
was named after their son. In 1959, Barbie made her way to the New York Toy Show
and a star was born!!
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Swirl Ponytail with her hair down. She is the ultra rare white ginger
swirl wearing a Qantas airline hostess ensemble.
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Swirl Ponytail with hair in original up style. Wearing Fashion
Avenue "Merry Widow" lingerie.
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Number 5 Vintage Ponytail Barbie wearing
Midnight Blue.
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Bubblecut Barbies. The one on the left is the much rarer
sidepart version, note the very clear side part weaving to the hair. |
Ken, Barbie's boyfriend. These two guys are wearing Mr Astronaut and
King Arthur.
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