Barbie was also invented based on a doll. Barbie creator Ruth Handler accidentally discovered the German doll "Lily" who was 11.5 inches tall and measured 39-18-33 during a vacation in Germany. It was this doll that inspired Ruth to invent Barbie.
The first batch of Barbie dolls were made in Japan, and the exhibition title was "Barbie - a role model for girls". But to Ruth's surprise, "Barbie" was not sold out, but received a cold reception from toy dealers. After all, she is a brand new thing and a risk. The dealers are unwilling to do this and only reluctantly buy a few.
But the market proved that Ruth’s judgment was correct. The “Barbie” placed in the corner of the dealer’s shelf was warmly welcomed by children, and more and more people began to buy this refreshing product. Delightful toy.
The cultural symbol of Barbie
Since the birth of the first Barbie, it has been continuously improved and innovated. Barbie's appearance has gone through more than 500 revisions and improvements to become what it is today. The latest appearance is based on the famous American Chinese athlete Michelle Kwan.
In order to provide "Barbie" with beautiful fashions, more than 1 billion pieces of clothes have been produced since 1995, and about 100 new Barbie clothes are launched every year. Now "Barbie" is sold in 150 countries around the world, with total sales exceeding 1 billion. This American girl, who is between a little girl and an adult woman, is the best-selling toy in the world toy market and has become a favorite of men, women and children all over the world.