Barbie Dolls Through The Years
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First launched at the New York Toy Show in 1959, Barbie has now become the largest selling toy ever produced. Barbie has worn the outfits of the great designers such as Dior, Ralph Lauren, Armani, Versace and many others, and has seen a career of more than 50 years of dramatic social, cultural and political changes. (Photo by Ian Waldie/Getty Images)Getty Images![<b>Bubblecut Barbie - 1961</b>]()
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Bubblecut Barbie - 1961Tinker*Tailor via Flickr![<b>Bubblecut Barbie - 1962</b>]()
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Bubblecut Barbie - 1962Tinker*Tailor via Flickr![<b>Quick Curk Kelley - 1973</b>]()
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Quick Curk Kelley - 1973Freddycat1 via Flickr![<b>Donny and Mary Osmond - 1977</b>]()
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Donny and Mary Osmond - 1977Freddycat1 via Flickr![<b>Superstar Barbie - 1978</b>]()
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Superstar Barbie - 1978nicolenicole via Flickr![<b>Hispanic Barbie - 1979</b>]()
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Hispanic Barbie - 1979Freddycat1 via Flickr![<b>Silver 'Vette Barbie - 1984</b>]()
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Silver 'Vette Barbie - 1984barbiecrazymt via Flickr![<b>Dinner Date Barbie - 1988</b>]()
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Dinner Date Barbie - 1988Flickr via barbiecrazymt via Flickr![<b>Totally Hair Barbie - 1991</b>]()
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Totally Hair Barbie - 1991Flickr via barbiecrazymt via Flickr![<b>Troll Barbie - 1992</b>]()
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Troll Barbie - 1992Flickr via barbiecrazymt via Flickr![<b>Super gymnast Barbie - 1995</b>]()
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Super gymnast Barbie - 1995Flickr via Freddycat1 via Flickr![<b>Fruit Fantasy Barbie - 1998</b>]()
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Fruit Fantasy Barbie - 1998Freddycat1 via Flickr![<b>Riviera Barbie - 1999</b>]()
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Riviera Barbie - 1999ZOI via Flickr![<b>Hollywood Barbie - 2000</b>]()
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Hollywood Barbie - 2000Freddycat1 via Flickr![<b>Birthday wishes Barbie - 2005</b>]()
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Birthday wishes Barbie - 2005Freddycat1 via Flickr![<b>Mad Men Collection Barbie - 2010</b>]()
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Mad Men Collection Barbie - 2010Royality.Girl via Flickr![<b>Star Trek Barbie & Ken - 2012</b>]()
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Star Trek Barbie & Ken - 2012Stefan via Flickr
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The first Barbie doll was introduced in 1959 at the American International Toy Fair, and it is now the biggest and most iconic brand for Mattel. Here's a look at Barbie throughout its 54-year history.
