Every Barbie doll fan should know the following historical facts about this popular doll!
- Barbie's prototype was based upon a European doll named Bild Lilli.
- Barbie has had over 40 different pets in her lifetime, the most unusual one being a giraffe!
- Barbie's real name is Barbara Millicent Roberts, she was named after her creator, Ruth Handler's, daughter. Likewise, Ken, Barbie's boyfriend, was named after Mrs. Handler's son, Kenneth.
- Barbie has had more than 180 official jobs or careers since she came onto the scene in 1959.
- The most expensive Barbie ever sold in an auction was for $302,000 dollars. This Barbie doll was designed by Stefano Canturi, a jewelry designer, who included a diamond studied necklace and a diamond ring in her attire.
- The very first Barbie sold for just three American dollars.
- Barbie has run for president six different times since 1992.
- Barbie when dressed in U.S. military uniform has had every uniform scrutinized by the Pentagon!
- Barbie has seven siblings: Skipper, Stacie, Chelsea, Krissy, Kelly, Tutti and Todd.
- Barbie's most popular selling feature is her hair.
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