While Barbie dolls have been a staple in many people's childhoods—and have also sparked controversy in the past—there are collectors worldwide willing to spend a pretty penny for some of these novelty dolls. The company additionally claimed that Mattel "falsely and misleadingly represented itself as having originated the design".

Slight bias here because I was born and raised in Chicago, but ahem, that aside, this 1999 Chicago Cubs Barbie is geared up in the complete classic Cubs uniform. Among these were Cinco De Mayo Barbie, Spanish Barbie, Peruvian Barbie, Mexican Barbie and Puerto Rican Barbie. After all, this very doll was part of a limited series made exclusively for those who attended the Paris Fashion Doll Festival in 2012. The elaborate design depicts every detail precisely, and you'll definitely pay a pretty penny for that.The Vintage Mattel Francie Barbie made in the 1960s is historic because it was the first Black Barbie doll ever made.

Everything that lies around here in verified to be children friendly, so there will not be any possibility of upsetting anyone regardless of how old you are. By way of royal jewelry, this Barbie has on pearl earrings and necklace (both faux), the latter embellished with crystals, and a pair of double strand bracelets.In 1990, Mattel created a focus group with African-American children and parents, early childhood specialists, and clinical psychologist, Darlene Powell Hudson. In Iran, the Sara and Dara dolls, which were introduced in March 2002, are available as an alternative to Barbie, even though they have not been as successful. Since the mid-to-late 1980s, Barbie-branded products included not only the range of dolls with their clothes and accessories, but also a large range of branded goods such as books, apparel, cosmetics, video games and audiovisual content. The rhinestone floral brooch on her blue satin sash adds to the overall enchantment and breath-taking beauty.

Carbee's collage art was presented in the 2016 Barbie exhibit at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris in the section about visuals artists who have been inspired by Barbie. This would be the last adjustment Ruth would make to her own creation as, three years later, she and her husband Elliot were removed from their posts at Mattel after an investigation found them guilty of issuing false and misleading financial reports. At the time of the release of Barbie in the Pink Shoes on February 26, 2013, the film series have sold over 110 million units globally.From the original Barbie to diamond-adorned dolls, here are 20 of the most expensive Barbie dolls you probably still own (and may want to sell after reading this). Choose from a range of mascara, eyeliner, and lipstick shades to make her look like an absolute princess for her big wedding day. In March 2018, in time for International Women's Day, Mattel unveiled the "Barbie Celebrates Role Models" campaign with a line of 17 dolls, informally known as "sheroes", from diverse backgrounds "to showcase examples of extraordinary women".