Barbie is a fashion doll created by American businesswoman Ruth Handler, manufactured by American toy and entertainment company Mattel and introduced on March 9, 1959. The toy was based on the …

Jan 29, 2016 · In March 1959, a doll named "Barbie" launched onto the American toy market, sporting a black-and-white striped bathing suit, pouty red lips and a sassy blonde ponytail.

Barbie is the star of the Mattel doll line that began in 1959. Barbie was created by founder Ruth Handler who had a vision when she saw the miniature adult Bild Lilli doll when traveling in Germany. At that …

Dec 17, 2025 · Barbie officially debuted on March 9, 1959, at the American International Toy Fair in New York City as a creation of Mattel, Inc. ’s Ruth Handler. Handler got her inspiration from the German …

After redesign that was done by Handler herself and an engineer Jack Ryan, the first Barbie (named by the nickname of Handler’s daughter Barbara) doll was ready to be showcased to the public. First …

Jul 19, 2023 · We're breaking down a timeline of Barbie history through the years including photos of the first Barbie doll and all her careers.

Thus, the idea for Barbie was born, and the first Barbie doll was officially unveiled at the American International Toy Fair in New York City in March 1959. The original Barbie, dubbed the “ World’s First …

Jul 30, 2025 · In March 1959, the very first “Barbie” doll hit the toy market in the United States. Ruth Handler, co-founder of the toy company Mattel, Inc., created the 11-inch “Barbara Millicent Roberts” …

Created by Ruth Handler and launched by Mattel, the first Barbie doll was officially introduced on March 9, 1959 at the American Toy Fair in New York. That date is now celebrated as Barbie’s birthday.

Celebrate the artistry of fashion, culture, and imagination with our classic Barbie dolls, timeless figures that embody elegance, empowerment, and creativity. Each design honors the legacy of Barbie …