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 The current Barbie logo | |
| Type | Fashion doll |
|---|---|
| Inventor(s) | Ruth Handler |
| Company | Mattel |
| Country | United States |
| Availability | March 9, 1959–present |
| Materials | Plastic |
| Official website | |
Barbie is an American fashion doll best known as a toy doll. Starting as just a doll, Barbie became a brand. It is most common in the United States. It is named after a girl named Barbara, who was the toy maker's daughter. Though the brand is most famous for the doll, other merchandise has been created with the Barbie name such as games, movies, videos, clothing, accessories, and books. The clothes and fashion accessories allow girls a taste of high fashion.
Throughout the decades, Barbie has reflected and encouraged feminine growth in the workplace in the United States. She has been a miniature model of women worldwide. The doll has been criticized for causing self-image complexes, yet other companies continue to produce similar dolls.[1] "The Barbie doll is the biggest selling toy in the history of proprietary toy manufacturing."[2] On average, 173,000 dolls are sold by Mattel each day.