Fun Facts To Know Barbie Dolls Better

Thursday, June 20, 2013, 18:32 [IST]

Barbie doll are one of the most popular toys for girls in the world. Not only does Barbie make dolls but also brands a whole lot of merchandise. You get Barbie bags, pencil boxes, accessories and even dresses. In fact, Barbie also has a series of movies that has been launched as a part of the larger Barbie phenomenon.

If you are a girl, you must have played with Barbie in your childhood. And if you are a guy, you must have seen girls play with these special dolls. But even after so many years, how much do you know your Barbie dolls? If the answer is 'not much', then here are some fun facts about Barbie that makes an interesting read. Learn these fun facts and know your Barbie better.

Fun Facts About Barbie

Barbie is more than 50 years old! Has to be because Barbie launched its first doll in 1959.
Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. And she even went to Willows High School.
The creator of Barbie is Ruth Handler and she co-founded the company Mattel.
If Barbie's actual proportions were to be humanised, then it would have to be over 7 feet tall! In the 90s, many parents complained that their teenage daughters are becoming anorexic in an futile attempt to ape Barbie dolls.
Barbie has had more than 130 different professions. She had common professions like doctor, engineer, teacher etc. Some of her more obscure professions are palaeontologist, astronaut and veterinary surgeon!
Barbie has three sisters who sometimes accompany her. They are named Chelsea, Skipper and Stacey.
Barbie's first and only boyfriend so far has been Ken. Ken was launched as Barbie's boyfriend in 1961. Just like Barbie herself, Ken has changed several forms. You get Indian Ken, cowboy Ken, groom Ken and even the hot beach Ken in shorts!
Barbie and Ken had a 43 years long romantic relationship. But on Valentine's Day 2004, they officially broke up. But don't worry, they got together 7 years later on the Valentine's Day of 2011!
Both Barbie and Ken were named after the children of their creator; Barbara and Kenneth.
Barbie has had 50 or more different types of pets. But the most legendary of them has been a horse named Dancer. He was Barbie's first original pet and we still love to see Dancer and Barbie together.
More than 150 different fashion designers have worked on Barbie's look. Several of these fashion designers are big honchos in the mainstream fashion industry.