User:Angelface117/barbiebiography

Barbies

Barbies were invented in 1959 by Ruth Handler for her daughter, Barbara.

First of all, the Barbies were created on March 9th, 1959 by Mattel. Barbara's father was working for Mattel, so he suggested the idea to the company. Now, more than 1 billion barbies were sold since 1959.

Some people think that Barbies are sexist, and they predict that young girls may start to think that that's the way they're suppose to look. They also worry that their girls might start to diet later on, and have eating dissorders and psychological problems just so they could look like Barbie dolls. But they musn't be that bad because people sell Barbie products on the Internet. The Barbie that is worth the most money ( the 1959 original Barbie doll) is worth over $ 9000.00.

The official Barbie site is: http:/www.barbie.com. You can find games, activities, and a catalog that shows you what Mattel is selling right now.

Barbie creators have made numerous Barbie movies, which have been a large succes with young girls. Preteens also enjoy this doll.

Barbie has been competing with Bratz makers and other doll makers, but a large amount of girls prefer Barbie dolls then any other kind of doll.

In conclusion, experts say that Barbies will be on top for a while. I think so too.