In 1999, Canadian nude model Barbie Doll Benson was involved in a trademark infringement case over her domain name, BarbieBenson.com. In a series of novels published by Random House in the 1960s, her parents' names are given as George and Margaret Roberts from the fictional town of Willows, Wisconsin. What's with this five or six siblings business? Mattel counter-claimed and the case was settled out of court in 1963. Others though called out the fact that it took the brand years before it finally created the first Black Barbie. 270 "Who Likes Bratz? 7 months ago. "FBI memo raises Barbie child pornography fears", "FBI: New Barbie 'Video Girl' doll could be used for child porn", "This New Toy Records Your Children's Private Moments -- Buyer Beware", "Barbie | Role Models | Inspiring Women | You Can Be Anything", "Barbie unveils dolls based on Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo, Katherine Johnson and Chloe Kim", "Barbie Has Created A Doll Of Madison De Rozario And It Is So Dang Powerful", "1959 Blonde Ponytail Barbie Brings Over $3,000! In 2015, The Andy Warhol Foundation then teamed up with Mattel to create an Andy Warhol Barbie. The sound of E.T. Join Facebook to connect with Barbara Millicent Roberts and others you may know. Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. [11] In addition, the brand has had two television specials in 1987, Barbie and the Rockers: Out of This World and Barbie and the Sensations: Rockin' Back to Earth, as well as a hit song, "Barbie Girl" (1997) by Aqua. She has owned a wide range of vehicles, including pink Beetle and Corvette convertibles, trailers, and Jeeps. The Impact of Girls’ Age and Gender Role Orientation on Preferences for Barbie Versus Bratz.". View the profiles of people named Barbara Millicent Roberts. She was born in the fictional town of Willows, Wisconsin, somewhere in the 1960's. Oreo Fun Barbie was marketed as someone with whom young girls could play after class and share "America's favorite cookie." ! walking was made by someone squishing her hands in jelly. [45], "Colored Francie" made her debut in 1967, and she is sometimes described as the first African American Barbie doll. She went to High School at the Manhattan International High School in New York City and also high school in Willows, Wisconsin. Hispanic magazine reports that: [O]ne of the most dramatic developments in Barbie's history came when she embraced multi-culturalism and was released in a wide variety of native costumes, hair colors and skin tones to more closely resemble the girls who idolized her. After licensing Lilli, they claimed that Mattel had “infringed on Greiner & Hausser's patent for Bild-Lilli’s hip joint, and also claimed that Barbie was "a direct take-off and copy" of Bild-Lilli. [59] In Iran, the Sara and Dara dolls, which were introduced in March 2002, are available as an alternative to Barbie, even though they have not been as successful. The doll made its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York on March 9, 1959. ", Helga Dittmar, Emma Halliwell, and Suzanne Ive, "Does Barbie make girls want to be thin? In 2006, researchers Helga Dittmar, Emma Halliwell, and Suzanne Ive conducted an experiment testing how dolls, including Barbie, affect self-image in young girls. Barbie has had over 40 pets including cats and dogs, horses, a panda, a lion cub, and a zebra. Mattel has created a range of companions for Barbie, including Hispanic Teresa, Midge, African American Christie, and Steven (Christie's boyfriend). Her full name was revealed in a series of authorized novels published in the 1960s. more than 43 years old "Widerlegt! Carbee's collage art was presented in the 2016 Barbie exhibit at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris in the section about visuals artists who have been inspired by Barbie. [15] Carbee was the subject of the feature-length documentary Magical Universe. Potatoes were introduced to Ireland in the 1500s after they were discovered by Spanish colonizers of South America. For example, in 2007, it introduced "Cinco de Mayo Barbie" wearing a ruffled red, white, and green dress (echoing the Mexican flag). Barbara Millicent Roberts, or more popularly known to the world as "Barbie" was was introduced at the American Toy Fair in New York City in February of 1959 by Ruth and Elliot Handler, founders of Mattel Toys. 8. On November 30, 2010, the FBI issued a warning in a private memo that the doll could be used to produce child pornography, although it stated publicly that there was "no reported evidence that the doll had been used in any way other than intended. [32] The same book was included in another ensemble called "Slumber Party" in 1965 along with a pink bathroom scale permanently set at 110 lbs.,[32] which would be around 35 lbs. Upon her return to the United States, Handler redesigned the doll (with help from engineer Jack Ryan) and the doll was given a new name, Barbie, after Handler's daughter Barbara. Barbie's family and other principal characters. Part of the reason for this change was due to declining sales. 'Curvy Barbie' received a great deal of media attention[37][38][39] and even made the cover of Time magazine with the headline 'Now Can We Stop Talking About My Body?'. Then again, Barbara Millicent Roberts is a doll. Paperback www.barbies.de. The body shapes looked different, but the proportions were the same to ensure clothing and accessories were interchangeable. Ruth Handler watched her daughter Barbara play with paper dolls, and noticed that she often enjoyed giving them adult roles. Barbie’s real name is Barbara Millicent Roberts, and she’s named after the daughter of Mattel’s co-founders, Ruth and Elliot Handler. [56], In September 2003, the Middle Eastern country of Saudi Arabia outlawed the sale of Barbie dolls and franchises, stating that they did not conform to the ideals of Islam. Louis Marx and Company sued Mattel in March 1961. Barbie's real full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. [114][115] She stated that she has only had breast implants and relies heavily on make up and contacts to alter her appearance. For the Nicki Minaj song, see, Don Richard Cox, "Barbie and her playmates. [40][41], Although Barbie had been criticized for its unrealistic-looking "tall and petite" dolls, the company has increating been offering more dolls set to more realistic standards in order to help promote positive body image. The standard range of Barbie dolls and related accessories are manufactured to approximately 1/6 scale, which is also known as playscale. Their research found that the girls who were exposed to the images of Barbie had significantly lower self-esteem than the girls who had photos of Emme.[118]. Barbara Millicent "Barbie" Roberts (1959–present) Described as a "Teen Age Fashion Model" on the original packaging. Her favourite movie is 'Saturn Romantic: The Sequel.'. She enjoyed the designer clothes and the stylish hairdo's that came along with the career. ", "Curvy Barbie: is it the end of the road for the thigh gap? Barbie and Ken Both dolls are named after the children of creator Ruth Handler - Barbie’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts , and Ken’s is Kenneth Carson , who sounds like a man who does your taxes. She also has had close Hispanic friends, such as Teresa. ( Ruth Handler believed that it was important for Barbie to have an adult appearance, and early market research showed that some parents were unhappy about the doll's chest, which had distinct breasts. The painting sold at auction at Christie's, London for $1.1 million. The Committee for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice warned, "Jewish Barbie dolls, with their revealing clothes and shameful postures, accessories and tools are a symbol of decadence to the perverted West. , everyone called her Barbie. Realizing that there could be a gap in the market, Handler suggested the idea of an adult-bodied doll to her husband Elliot, a co-founder of the Mattel toy company. To see more photos of Barbie, go to Barbara Millicent Roberts/Gallery, A Krystn Barbie from Barbie in the Pink Shoes, Barbie walking Taffy and one of her puppies, The Katniss Barbie Doll from The Hunger Games, The Talkin' Barbie from the Life in the Dreamhouse, Barbie as Lumina from Barbie: The Pearl Princess, The Cutie Fashionista with a Sporty Fashionista doll. The girls were then asked about their ideal body size. Barbie was friendly with Blaine, an Australian surfer, during her split with Ken in 2004. [63], In March 2000, stories appeared in the media claiming that the hard vinyl used in vintage Barbie dolls could leak toxic chemicals, causing danger to children playing with them. Barbie has had a media franchise starting with Barbie in the Nutcracker in 2001, when she began appearing in a series of animated films. One of the most common criticisms of Barbie is that she promotes an unrealistic idea of body image for a young woman, leading to a risk that girls who attempt to emulate her will become anorexic. [33] Mattel said that the waist of the Barbie doll was made small because the waistbands of her clothes, along with their seams, snaps, and zippers, added bulk to her figure. A. R. B. I. E. BARBIE GIRLS WORLD!!! Next time, I leave the girl in Malibu. American businesswoman Ruth Handler is credited with the creation of the doll using a German doll called Bild Lilli as her inspiration. The cost of raising a child from birth to age 18 is around $233,610. 345 [35][36] In 2016, Mattel introduced a range of new body types: 'tall', 'petite', and 'curvy'. [73], In recent years, Mattel has sold a wide range of Barbie dolls aimed specifically at collectors, including porcelain versions, vintage reproductions, and depictions of Barbie as a range of characters from film and television series such as The Munsters and Star Trek. Barbie has become a cultural icon and has been given honors that are rare in the toy world. Dittmar, Halliwell, and Ive gave picture books to girls age 5–8, one with photos of Barbie and the other with photos of Emme, a doll with more realistic physical features. All US Presidents have worn glasses. In 1974, a section of Times Square in New York City was renamed Barbie Boulevard for a week. I just love game night! Barbara Millicent Roberts is a fashion doll manufactured by the American toy-company Mattel, Inc. and launched in March 1959. The book was written by Dr. Seuss as part of a bet with a publisher that he couldn't write a book only 50 words. Knaak, Silke, "German Fashion Dolls of the 50&60". 5,845 Followers, 28 Following, 64 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Barbara Millicent Roberts (@imabarbiegirl1959) Over the years, Barbie has been seen as a positive inspiration to girls by demonstrating the many careers that young girls could pursue. Most people know her by the name "Barbie," and she has been a controversial figure from the start. [12], In 1986, the artist Andy Warhol created a painting of Barbie. According to research by the University Central Hospital in Helsinki, Finland, she would lack the 17 to 22 percent body fat required for a woman to menstruate. [25] In 2011, Mattel launched a campaign for Ken to win Barbie's affections back. A person with Barbie syndrome attempts to emulate the doll's physical appearance, even though the doll has unattainable body proportions. [26] The pair officially reunited in Valentine's Day 2011.[27]. Ken and Barbie didn't offically break up in 2011, but greenpeace broke up them up because her packaging was destroying the rainforests. [110], In August 2009, MGA introduced a range of dolls called Moxie Girlz, intended as a replacement for Bratz dolls. ", "The New Curvy Barbie Dolls: What They Tell Us About Being Overweight", "A mom found her daughter's 'curvy Barbie' in the trash — and used it to teach her a lesson about body diversity", "A woman wondered what Barbies would look like in quarantine. ", "Does Barbie Make Girls Want to Be Thin? [18], In 2009, Barbie celebrated her 50th birthday. Around 350,000 Barbie dolls were sold during the first year of production. By creating a doll with adult features, Mattel enabled girls to become anything they want. The doll was marketed as a "Teen-age Fashion Model," with her clothes created by Mattel fashion designer Charlotte Johnson. For other uses, see, "Black Barbies" redirects here. "[29], Criticisms of Barbie are often centered around concerns that children consider Barbie a role model and will attempt to emulate her. underweight for a woman 5 feet 9 inches tall. Barbie started out as a teenage fashion model. [16], In 2013, in Taiwan, the first Barbie-themed restaurant called "Barbie Café" opened under the Sinlaku group. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. [30] A standard Barbie doll is 11.5 inches tall, giving a height of 5 feet 9 inches at 1/6 scale. She gave one to her daughter and took the others back to Mattel. 3. Fashion doll brand manufactured by the American toy-company Mattel, Inc. "Too Much Fun: Toys as Social Problems and the Interpretation of Culture,", Cox, Don Richard. Barbie is the figurehead of a brand of Mattel dolls and accessories, including other family members and collectible dolls. 266 ) Barbie's careers are designed to show that women can take on a variety of roles in life, and the doll has been sold with a wide range of titles including Miss Astronaut Barbie (1965), Doctor Barbie (1988), and Nascar Barbie (1998). [28], From the start, some have complained that "the blonde, plastic doll conveyed an unrealistic body image to girls. The claim was described as an overreaction by Joseph Prohaska, a professor at the University of Minnesota Duluth. She loves shopping with her best friends and chatting. [72] On September 26, 2006, a Barbie doll set a world record at auction of £9,000 sterling (US$17,000) at Christie's in London. IIRC, their surnames were taken from the accounting agency that worked with Mattel. Handler reportedly came up with the idea for a three-dimensional fashion doll while watching her daughter … Barbie's real name is Barbara Millicent Roberts, and she's named after the daughter of Mattel's co-founders, Ruth and Elliot Handler. The first African American doll in the Barbie range is usually regarded as Christie, who made her debut in 1968. In addition, facial features, skin tones, hair texture, and names were all altered. Adolph Hitler's mother seriously considered having an abortion but was talked out of it by her doctor. Mattel owner Ruth Handler named Barbara Millicent Roberts & Kenneth Sean Carson for her children, Barbie & Ken Handler. [101], In December 2006, Mattel sued MGA Entertainment for $500 million, alleging that Bratz creator Carter Bryant was working for Mattel when he developed the idea for Bratz. She has gone through many changes throughout the years from her debut in 1959, to now she comes in all varieties. Complaints also point to a lack of diversity in the line. Barbara Millicent Roberts everyone called her Barbie BE WHO YA WANNA BE B A R B I E BARBIE GIRLS WORLD!!! Rodrigo Alves, the "Human Ken Doll", has undergone over £373,000 worth of cosmetic procedures to match the appearance of Barbie's male counterpart. According to the Random House books, the character's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. She has blonde hair and sky blue eyes, though her characters in some movies have brown or green eyes, such as Mariposa and Elina. [22] In the Random House novels, Barbie attended Willows High School; while in the Generation Girl books, published by Golden Books in 1999, she attended the fictional Manhattan International High School in New York City (based on the real-life Stuyvesant High School). [1] The doll has transformed the toy business in affluent communities worldwide by becoming a vehicle for the sale of related merchandise (accessories, clothes, friends of Barbie, etc.). 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