The Wonderful World of Barbie
Who created Barbie?
- Ruth Handler co-founded Mattel and introduced Barbie at the American International Toy Fair in 1959.
What was Barbie's first job?
- Barbie's first career was as a teenage fashion model.
What is the name of Barbie's pet horse?
- Barbie's horse, Tawny, made her debut in 2006 and has been a favorite accessory for many Barbie enthusiasts.
What is the name of Barbie's boyfriend?
- Ken Carson was introduced by Mattel in 1961 as Barbie's boyfriend.
What is the name of Barbie's younger sister?
- Introduced in 1964, Skipper is Barbie's original little sister.
When was the first African American Barbie introduced?
- The first African American Barbie, named Black Barbie, was introduced in 1979.
How tall would Barbie be in real life, based on her doll proportions?
- If Barbie were a real person, her unusual proportions would make her about 7'2".
What was the first Barbie commercial aired on television?
- The first Barbie commercial, which aired during the Mickey Mouse Club in 1959, depicted Barbie in a fashion show.
Which of the following careers has Barbie NOT had?
- Barbie has had over 200 careers, including an astronaut in 1965, U.S. President in 2000, and a veterinarian in 1985.
What year did Barbie get a belly button for the first time?
- In 2000, Mattel introduced a new body mold for Barbie which included a belly button for the first time.
