Who made the first Black Barbie and why? South Carolina native Kitty Perkins made the first Black Barbie doll in 1980. People Magazine reported that she had never owned a Barbie doll during her ...

In light of Black Barbie’s debut, here is a look at the history of the trailblazing doll — and the Black women who made her a reality. The brainchild behind the first Black Barbie is Kitty ...

This Week In History: On March 9, 1959, the Barbie doll made her first appearance at the American Toy Fair in New York City. The doll by Matell, Inc. has remained popular around the world ever since.

Starring Margot Robbie as Barbie, the movie promises to bring the iconic doll and her world ... realistic figure and made her waist bigger. Barbie starred in her first animated feature film ...

The toy company is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its first spacesuit-clad fashion doll with a new reproduction of Barbie Miss Astronaut. Originally sold in 1965 as an outfit accessory alone ...

It’s offically National Barbie Day for those who celebrate. If you’ve ever wondered how much ... black-and-white striped swimsuit. The first Barbie doll, which sold for just $3 when it hit ...

Toy company Mattel revealed its first ... the Barbie and “ensure the doll accurately represents a person with Down syndrome”, the company said. Design features of the new Barbie were made ...

But in 2024, Barbie is huge for a different reason: their celebrity Barbie doll creations. Mattel have made celebrity Barbie ... “I think my first reaction was almost disbelief,” Ash said ...

Actress, model and activist Sofia Sanchez channeled Mattel's first ... with the doll on Good Morning America and said in a TikTok that it "made her so happy." "It’s me and my new Barbie…..

Barbie is letting "You Create" your own doll for the first-time ever. To celebrate the 15th anniversary ... The first of three "You Create" kits was made available for purchase online starting ...