Barbie | |
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Current Barbie logo | |
First appearance | March 9, 1959 |
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Occupation | See "Barbie's careers" |
Family | See "List of Barbie's friends and family" |
Created by | Ruth Handler |
Barbie is a best-selling doll launched at the American International Toy Fair on March 9, 1959. The doll is produced by Mattel, Inc. The standard range of Barbie dolls and related accessories are manufactured to approximately 1/6th scale, which is also known as playscale.[1]
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Barbie's popularity ensures that her effect on the play of Western children attracts a high degree of scrutiny. The criticisms leveled at her are often based on the assumption that children consider Barbie a role model and will attempt to emulate her.
Muslim dolls tackle 'wanton' BarbieMeet Dara and Sara, Iran's answer to Ken and Barbie.The Muslim dolls have been developed by a government agency to promote traditional values, with their modest clothing and pro-family backgrounds. BBC
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