- Barbie’s real name is Barbara Millicent Roberts
- Barbie is from (fictional) 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 three sisters Skipper, Stacie, Chelsea
- 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
- Ken and Barbie rekindled their romance announcing their reunion after seven years of being apart on Valentine’s Day 2011
- The best-selling Barbie doll ever was 1992 Totally Hair Barbie, with hair from the top of her head to her toes
- Barbie has collaborated with more than 75 different fashion designers and has served as creative inspiration to more than 150 famous designers
- Barbie has had more than 130 inspirational careers
Barbi and her boyfriend, Ken <3
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