Barbie was officially born on March 9, 1959, when she launched at the American Toy Fair in New York City. Mattel’s co-creator, Ruth Handler, became inspired to create a 3D doll that could inspire ...

If you think Barbie is just a pretty doll, a new exhibit at the Barry Art Museum at Old Dominion University will change your mind. “Out of the Box: A Barbie Retrospective” opened March 7 and runs ...

This Week In History: On March 9, 1959, the Barbie doll made her first appearance at the American Toy Fair in New York City. The doll by Matell, Inc. has remained popular around the world ever since.

NORFOLK, Va. — Old Dominion University's Barry Art Museum's "Out of the Box: a Barbie Doll Retrospective" exhibit examines the design history of the world’s most iconic doll. On March 7, the new ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — While it's only a coincidence Women's History Month and Barbie's birthday coincide, it's true that Barbie has influenced generations of girls and women since the doll first debuted ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. No other doll in American history is more famous than ...

Vintage Barbie dolls have become a hot commodity in the collectibles market, with some fetching prices that rival fine art. These iconic toys, once staples of childhood playrooms, are now sought after ...

The Vintage Barbie Museum in downtown Tulsa showcases a private collection of over 140 vintage Barbie dolls, spanning from 1959 through the 1990s, with some recent additions like the Wilma Mankiller ...

Barbie is taking another step toward inclusivity by releasing a doll with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The release of this doll goes beyond style; it’s a thoughtful step toward greater inclusivity in the ...