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Fun Barbie facts!

  • Barbie’s real name is Barbara Millicent Roberts
  • Barbie is from Willows, Wisconsin and went to Willows High School
  • Ruth Handler, co-founder of Mattel, brought her vision of a three-dimensional doll to life with the introduction of Barbie in 1959
  • Barbie first appeared in the now-famous black-and-white striped swimsuit and signature ponytail
  • Barbie has four sisters Skipper (1964), Stacie (1992), Kelly (1995) and Krissy (1995)
  • Barbie’s first pet was a horse named Dancer; since then, she has had more than 50 other pets!
  • The first Barbie doll sold for $3.00
  • Barbie’s signature color is Barbie pink: PMS 219
  • Barbie’s first boyfriend, Ken, debuted two years after Barbie in 1961
  • Ken was named after the son of Mattel founders Ruth and Elliot Handler
  • Ken and Barbie broke up on Valentine’s Day in 2004 after being together more than 43 years
  • The best-selling Barbie doll ever was 1992 Totally Hair Barbie, with hair from the top of her head to her toes
  • Barbie has been outfitted by more than 70 famous couturiers and has served as creative inspiration to 146 designers
  • Barbie has had more than 120 inspirational careers
  • Barbie had the fastest growing fan base in Facebook history – 80,000 fans in six weeks
  • Barbie’s blog is translated into 11 languages and has been viewed in 194 countries

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Permalink Reply by Dana Cooper on April 4, 2010 at 19:33
Thanks for sharing these fun facts, Simon!

I thought Tutti was another of Barbie's sisters, but per a Wikipedia article, Tutti was re-named Stacie in 1992.

Community ManagerPermalink Reply by Simon Farnworth on April 4, 2010 at 19:47
Glad to be of service Dana! I'm not familiar with Stacie, I will have to check her out. It's a shame we don't see Skipper much these days though.
Permalink Reply by Rose Red on August 23, 2010 at 9:04
Tutti is one of Barbie's sisters - and had a twin, Todd. They continues being sold in Europe into the 70's and are easily obtainable, especially in played with condition.
I've never heard this version of Tutti being renamed Stacie - Wikipedia is very frequently wrong. Mattel just thought of shifting more dolls and came up with Stacie and later, that horrible Kelly/Shelley thing which seems to have gone out of vogue. Last thing the world need is more baby dolls.

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