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Barbie has a new boyfriend Blaine. This following Barbie's breakup with Ken in February.
Barbie Timeline: 1958 Ruth Handler and Elliott Handler, the co-founders of Mattel, bought the rights to market German made Lilli: with a hair color change from blonde to brunette, and a changed her name to Barbie (after Ruth's daughter Barbara). 1959- Mattel co-founder Ruth Handler introduces Barbie at New York City's Toy Fair. The first barbie doll has a black-and-white striped swimsuit and signature ponytail. The doll is 11 and 1/2 inches tall and features a movable head, arms and legs. "Barbie#1" is known for her sly sideways glance and her black-and-white striped swimsuit. Fashions from Barbie's first year include the "Wedding Day Dress" and the Dixie-themed "Plantation Belle" from Mattel fashion designer Charlotte Johnson. 1960- Barbie 3 and 4 debuted. Number 4 is made of a new vinyl that does not whiten with age. "Solo in the Spotlight Barbie", with a black sheath gown and tulle flares, a collector favorite first released. 1961 - Barbie was the hottest selling fashion doll of all time. Barbie 5 comes out with new hair colors. First Ken doll released. Ken is ˝ taller than Barbie. 1962- Fuzzy headed Ken is replaced with a Ken with blond or brown paint.. 1963 - Fashion Queen Barbie has three interchangeable wigs. Midge Barbie's best friend come up. 1964 - For one year Barbie has open and shut eyes. Skipper, Barbie's sister is released. 1965 - BarbieŽ "American Girl" is introduced. Fashions inspired by the First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy are marketed. Barbie gets bending legs Miss Astronaut Barbie released 1966 - Color Magic BarbieŽ debuts. Lunch on the Terrace, Pretty as a Picture, and Shimmering Magic are marketed. Barbie's family expands welcoming cousin Francie and little twin siblings Tutti and Todd. 1967 - Twist N' Turn Barbie with a bendable waist, comes out. She has a softer face and a more "mod" look. London fashion model Twiggy is added to the Barbie world.
Fashion Shiner and Braniff Boarding Outfit are marketed. 1968 - Barbie's girlfriend Christie, an African-American doll, is introduced in 1968. First Talking Barbie - she speaks both English and Spanish. At the pull of a string, she utters six phrases, including "I have a date tonight!" and "I love being a fashion model!" 1969 - Ken comes back with muscles, a new head, knees that bend, and the ability to speak. 1970 - Living Barbie comes with elbows, knees, and ankles that bend and swiveling head, waist arms, hands and legs. 1971- Malibu Barbie's debuts. For the first time Barbie looks straight ahead rather than demurely glancing to the side. Debuts of Growin Pretty Hair BarbieŽ. 1972- Walk-Lively BarbieŽ and Talking Busy BarbieŽ are introduced. Talking Busy BarbieŽ can communicate. Talking Busy BarbieŽ has rotating wrists and hands can hold accessories. 1973- Quick Curl BarbieŽ is introduced. Ken doll's hair comes with straight or curly hair and a removable beard, sideburns and two moustaches. 1974 - For Barbie's sixteenth birthday a section of Times Square is renamed Barbie Boulevard for a week. 1975 - Barbie Gets-Up N' Go as a doctor, surgical nurse, ballerina and flight attendant. Barbie gets a new yacht, the Barbie Dream Boat. 1976 - Barbie is named Doll of the Century for the bicentennial celebration and put in the time capsule to be opened in 2076. BarbieŽ of the Century for the bicentennial celebration is dressed in a red, white, and blue dress. Her red skirt is decorated with the American flag. A line of revolutionary soldiers in uniform are also supplied. Ballerina BarbieŽ debuts. 1977 - Super Size Barbie at 18 inches tall is released. Fashion Photo BarbieŽ has photo shoots posing on a modeling stand. 1979 - Pretty Changes BarbieŽ debuts. 1980 - The Barbie collecting craze begins with the fist Barbie convention First Black and Hispanic Barbies come out as well as the beginning of the international collection 1981 Western Barbie with house Dallas released, and her palomino horse, debuts. Oriental Barbie is also released. 1982 - Pink & Pretty BarbieŽ and Black Magic Curl BarbieŽ debuts. Eskimo BarbieŽ and India BarbieŽ are added to the International Collection. 1983 - Twirly Curls BarbieŽ is marketed. Ken get to date Dream Date BarbieŽ. Angel Face Barbie has her own makeup line. Swedish BarbieŽ and Spanish BarbieŽ are added to the International Collection. 1984 - Barbie's 24th Anniversary is celebrated. 1200 people attend an excusive gala in New York City. Barbie and Ken day is declared by Mayor Ed Kock Tiffany's creates a sterling silver Barbie International Collection renamed Dolls of the World Swiss BarbieŽ and Irish BarbieŽ are introduced. 1985 - An international Barbie exhibition showcases Barbie in clothes designed by Yves St. Laurent, Pierre Cardin, Jean-Paul Gaultier, and Christian Dior. Andy Warhol unveils his Barbie painting in New York City. Day-to-Night BarbieŽ debuts. 1986 - First Collectors Lines begun with the release of Blue Rhapsody Barbie. She is the first limited edition Barbie and the first to be made of porcelain. Peruvian BarbieŽ and Greek BarbieŽ debut. Dream Glow Fashions glow in the dark. 1987- Barbie's line of Concert Tour fashions include a Day-Glo bustier and skintight black pants. The World Collection adds Icelandic BarbieŽ and German BarbieŽ. 1988- Happy Holidays Series debuts, it will continue for 10 years. Benefit Performance 1967 BarbieŽ is added to the Limited Edition porcelain dolls. Mardis Gras BarbieŽ, Canadian BarbieŽ and Korean BarbieŽ are introduced. 1989 - Barbie's 30th anniversary is celebrated with a grand ball at Lincoln Center.1200 Pink Jubilee BarbieŽ are given to invitation-only attendees. Army Barbie released. 1990 - Limited Edition Porcelain Collection adds Sophisticated Lady BarbieŽ. With over 5,000 golden sequins and beads, Bob Mackie introduces Gold BarbieŽ Air Force Barbie released Nigerian BarbieŽ and Brazilian BarbieŽ join the Dolls of the World. 1991 - Starlight Splendor BarbieŽ and Platinum BarbieŽ are added. Navy Barbie released Gay Parisienne BarbieŽ and Czechoslovakian BarbieŽ debuts. 1992 - The Presidential Porcelain BarbieŽ Collectiondebuts is the first mail-order Barbie doll, Crystal Rhapsody BarbieŽ. First Barbie store opens at FAO Schwarz in New York City Neptune Fantasy BarbieŽ,Empress Bride BarbieŽ, Benefit Ball BarbieŽ of the Classique Collection is introduced. 1993 - Great Eras Collection begins with a 1920's Flapper Barbie,and Gibson Girl BarbieŽ. First edition Native American Barbie and The Masquerade Ball BarbieŽ debuts. 1994 - 35th Anniversary celebrated with a reproduction of the original number 1 BarbieŽ. Limited Edition Jubilee BarbieŽ, and only 5,000 were made for domestic distribution. Hollywood Legends Collection begins with Barbie as Scarlet O'Hara from Gone with the Wind. Kenyan BarbieŽ and Chinese BarbieŽ join Dolls of the World Collection. Queen of Hearts BarbieŽ is introduced. 1995 - Mattel's 50th Anniversary is celebrated with Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Barbie. Dorothy BarbieŽ from The Wizard of Oz is introduced. Barbie as Rapunzel debuts the Children's Collector Series. Goddess of the Sun Barbie debuts. Kelly is introduced. 1996 - First Barbie web-site (barbie.com) Moon Goddess BarbieŽ,and Barbie Millicent Roberts Collection debuts. Limited Edition Vintage Reproduction Poodle Parade BarbieŽ is introduced. Hollywood Legends Collection features BarbieŽ as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady. 1997 - Official Barbie Collector Club formed. Harley-Davidson Barbie releasesa Toys 'R Us and Harley-Davidson dealership exclusive. Classic Ballet Series begins with Sugar Plum Fairy Barbie. The Hollywood Legends Collection adds Marilyn BarbieŽ. The first doll for club members only marketes Grand Premier BarbieŽ doll. Limelight BarbieŽ and Billions of Dreams BarbieŽ are introduced. 1998- The second in the Artist Series,Sunflower BarbieŽ is marketed. Happy Holidays BarbieŽ doll series ends. The Angel of Joy Barbie is added to Timeless Sentiments Collection. Nolan Miller's Sheer Illusion BarbieŽ and Vera Wang's bridal gown BarbieŽ debut. Harley-Davidson BarbieŽ #2 is released. 1999 - Barbie turns fourty with the release of Collector Edition 40th Anniversary BarbieŽ. Gala Edition 40th Anniversary BarbieŽ has a very Limited Edition of 20,000 dolls which are given to Toy Fair Gala attendees. Silken FlameŽ BarbieŽ doll is voted onto a stamp commemorating the 1960's lifestyle for the U.S. Postal Service's Celebrate the Century stamp series. Mattel releases a new line of Generation Girls, including Butterfly Art Barbie, named for the butterfly tattoo on her stomach. The Le Papillon BarbieŽ and Crystal Jubilee BarbieŽ debuts. New face sculpting is used on Coca-ColaŽ BarbieŽ, NASCAR Official #94 BarbieŽ, and BarbieŽ in the BarbieŽ and Kenny Country Duet Set. 2000 - Mattel introduces Barbie for President Production of Limited Edition dolls is reduced to quantities of 35,000 or less. Mattel introduces Fashion Doll 2000. Ultra-glam fashion doll roots with a "millennium makeover," complete with an old-school downward gaze and a heavy coat of runway-friendly face paint.BarbieŽ for President debuts. BarbieŽ 2000, Millennium Wedding, and Sydney 2000 Olympic Pin Collector form the new the Most Collectible Doll In The WorldŽ series. Hollywood Movie Star Collection with Barbie as as part of the Golden Age of Hollywood is debuts. Barbie Silkstone is introduced. 2001 - Barbie stars in her first feature film, Barbie in the Nutcracker which aired on CBS Thanksgiving Day and quickly became one of the highest grossing children's videos/dvds in history. The Cher BarbieŽ doll, Jeannie BarbieŽ From I Dream of Jeannie , The Munsters Barbie Lily, and Ken Herman Munster are introduced. 2002-Barbie as the Marilyn Monroe set, Rhett Butler and Elvis along with Pop Culture and Fantasy dolls such as Enchanted Mermaid. 2003 Barbie as I Love Lucy in the Paris Gown, Sugar Plum Fairy and much more. 2004 Barbie as Lord of the Rings Gift Set, Wonder Woman, SuperGirl and more Dolls of the World series. 2004 The romance is over for Barbie and Ken. Barbie will get a new boyfriend named Blaine from Austrailia.
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