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Was there ever a Goth Barbie?

Goth Barbie The Next Best Seller to the Original

Mattel, the makers of the classic doll, unleashed the “Monsters High” line of toys in July 2010, and in just three years, the “goth Barbies” have become, well, a monster hit.

What is the rarest Barbie?

Is there an official Goth Barbie?

The newest addition is Goth Punk Barbie, which looks like a cross between the Distlillers' Brody Dalle and one-time Corrie goth Rosie. To quote the description on Hard Rock's website, it "features a short ruffled skirt, fishnet stockings, fingerless gloves and a lace-up corset". Oh, and an electric guitar.

What was the black Barbie's name?

In 1968, Mattel created Christie. Christie had the same body as Barbie so that their clothes were interchangeable. But her face was a new design intended to highlight the facial features of a Black woman. Many consider Christie to be the first “Black Barbie.” Christie was part of a series of talking dolls.

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What is black Ken's name?

However, the first official Black Barbie wasn't released until 1980. Malibu Ken, the first African-American Ken doll, came along in 1982.

How many black Barbies have there been?

There were three black fashion dolls from Mattel, Francie (1967), Christie (1968), and Julia (1969), according to Dolls Magazine. Mattel has since then produced dolls reflecting all body types and skin tones. They even revamped the historic Black Barbie in 2020.

Who is vampire Barbie?

Vampire Barbie is Caroline. Damon calls Rebecca Barbie Klaus/ female Klaus.

What does the og Barbie look like?

Since Mattel, Inc. sold over 350,000 of the $3 doll in its first year, the daughters had had the final word. Described as an older teenage girl "created of sturdy flesh-tone vinyl plastic," Barbie came in a black and white striped strapless swimsuit, sunglasses, earrings, and stiletto-heeled shoes.

Who is the girl that looks like a real Barbie?

Valeria Valeryevna Lukyanova (Russian: Валерия Валерьевна Лукьянова; born 1985) is a model best known for her resemblance to a Barbie doll. She currently lives in Mexico. To enhance the Barbie effect Lukyanova uses makeup and contact lenses over her naturally green/gray/blue eyes.

Did Barbie ever have a baby?

Barbie was childfree. She was invented to be that way. Her creator, Ruth Handler, way back in 1959, was disheartened to find that the only dolls her own daughter could play with were baby dolls.

What is the richest Barbie?

The most expensive Barbie ever sold: Stefano Canturi Barbie

Created by Australian jewelry designer Stefano Canturi, this one-of-a-kind Barbie sold at auction house Christie's in 2010 for $302,500, and the proceeds went to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, making this a surprisingly feel-good story.

Why does Barbie wear pink?

Much like Barbie, the color pink has evolved over the years, signifying that "girls and women can be and do anything," the SVP of Design for Barbie told E! News in an exclusive interview.

Has Barbie ever been black?

In 1989, the company made a Black Barbie who was a pilot, and in 1993, there was another Black Barbie, who served as a medical sergeant. In the years following, Mattel released other Black Barbies including a medical sergeant, a firefighter and in 2004, a Black Barbie president.

Was Barbie always blonde?

The first Barbie doll wore a black-and-white zebra striped swimsuit and signature topknot ponytail, and was available as either a blonde or brunette. The doll was marketed as a "Teen-age Fashion Model", with her clothes created by Mattel fashion designer Charlotte Johnson.

Are there fat Barbie dolls?

Say the word "Barbie" and you'll probably picture a thin doll with make-up, a mane of straight blonde hair and garish clothes. Now toymakers Mattel have released three new body shapes. Original Barbie is being joined by Curvy Barbie, Tall Barbie and Petite Barbie.

What is a rainbow Barbie?

Barbie® Rainbow Sparkle Hair doll inspires imaginations to create so many hairstyles and the stories to go along with them! Barbie® doll hides a rainbow of color in her extra-long hair -- 7.5 inches -- that can be styled for a wow moment.

Was there a sugar daddy Ken?

There are also two discontinued Kens that take part in the scene with all the forgotten dolls. The first is Sugar Daddy Ken, a modern doll portrayed by British actor Rob Brydon. Sugar Daddy Ken was created in 2009 for Barbie's 50th anniversary as part of the adult doll collection line for Mattel.

Who was the pregnant Barbie?

“Pregnant Barbie” is actually Margaret Hadley Sherwood, or Midge, as her friends call her. Midge was created to be a less glam, more relatable Barbie, per Buzzfeed News. The doll was launched in 1963 as Barbie's bestie. She had freckles and red hair, and she wore less makeup than Barbie did.

Who is black Barbie?

The Christie doll is widely considered the first true African American doll in the Barbie line. She was introduced in the midst of the civil rights movement, when critics chided Mattel for failing to represent the diversity in America.

Who was Barbie's boyfriend?

Kenneth Sean "Ken" Carson (1961–1967, 1969–present): Barbie's male counterpart and former boyfriend as well as the second character added to the line. Mattel announced a split between him and Barbie in 2004 and a reunion on Valentine's Day in 2011.

Is there a disabled Barbie?

And yes, there are some disabled Barbies in Barbie Land. There's a wheelchair-using Barbie who is visible enough in the big "Dance the Night" scene. Grace Harvey is credited on IMDb as "Wheelchair Vet Barbie Doll," who appears briefly early on when Helen Mirren narrates the history of Barbie.

What are rare Barbies?

Barbie as Athena (2010)

Twelve years ago (yes, it's been that long since 2010, yikes), Barbie released the Athena doll as part of the Goddess Series. Not only is this a Gold Label edition, but only 5,300 dolls were made, making this a rare collectible item.

What color were Barbies eyes?

The original Barbie was a tall, thin, blonde-haired, blue-eyed doll with an impossibly narrow waist and hourglass figure. The doll's appearance reflected the beauty standards of the time – a thin, white, conventionally attractive appearance.