In 1959, the first Barbie was produced. The world’s best-selling doll has turned 50 and parties are being held around the globe to celebrate.Barbie’s popularity remains high with young girls across the world. The busty blonde bombshell first hit the shops in 1959 and has been a sell-out ever since.
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1960 Barbie and boyfriend Ken.
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1961 Flight Attendant Barbie.
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1961 Registered Nurse Barbie.
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1962 Red Flare Barbie.
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1960’s Ken and Barbie dressed as a spies.
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1963 Career Girl Barbie.
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1965 Barbie.
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1965 Astronaut Barbie.
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1970s Barbie and boyfriend Ken.
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Barbie and Ken breakup set.
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2004 Presidential Candidate Barbie.
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2004 Fashion Fever Barbie.
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1973 Malibu Christie Barbie.
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2005 Barbie as Princess Annika.
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1998 NASCAR Driver Barbie.
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1971 Hippie Barbie.
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1963 Alfred Hitchock’s “The Birds” Barbie.
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1980 Afro Barbie.
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1980 Hispanic Barbie.
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1980 Barbie and again boyfriend Ken.
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1981 Roller Staker Barbie.
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1981 Scottish Dress Barbie.
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1986 Rock-and-Roll Singer Barbie.
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1992 Rapper Barbie.
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1997 Harley Davidson Barbie.
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1999 Soccer player Barbie.
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2002 Malibu Beach Barbie.
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2002 Multi-ethnic Barbie.
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2003 “Legally Blonde” Barbie.
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2004 Presidential Candidate Barbie.
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2005 American Idol Barbies.
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2008 Holiday Barbie.
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2007 African American “Go Red For Women” Barbie.
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Time has changed Barbie. In the 50 years since her birth, in 1959, right, to now, left, Barbie’s gotten taller and updated her swimsuit fashions.
