Thursday, January 27, 2011

The popular pink doll: Barbie Toys

By Emmet Franklyn


Every kid in the world likes to have plenty of toys as this is the one thing that gives them so much enjoyment in their childhood; this ensures a happy and problem free youth. When we talk about toys, people immediately think its kid stuff; however this is no longer true. Nowadays, you can find toys for adults and even pets. Try to shop around and you will see what we are talking about. A common adult toy may even be those intended for kids like stuffed toys, dolls, and action figures. And when speaking of dolls, there is no other name that pops in our heads other than Barbie toys. Barbie has been around for so long now that you can find so many versions of her. Barbie Toys, better known to some as Barbie Dolls, is what we are going to tackle in this article.

Barbie was formed in the mind of two parents when they saw their precious little daughter playing her paper doll. In the old age, dolls were all produced in the form of an infant and so the co-founder of Mattel Inc, Ruth Handler, suggested to her husband to make adult dolls because they were fascinated when their daughter gave her baby paper doll adult responsibilities, they felt this was going to be a hit and it did even until now.

Like what was said, Barbie has been with us for such a long time that she already stood for so many roles in many different categories, roles like a character she personified as a politician and as a cheerleader in the world of sports. Other categories where she was present are arts, education and entertainment, military and medical.

Here are interesting facts about Barbie which most probably you haven't heard about. Barbie has a big family including six siblings which were also materialized by Mattel Inc. She also has lots of friends and countless accessories. Some Barbie toys have also been made into collectible by adults, especially those limited editions and really old products. About her accessories, Barbie is a rich girl as she owns a convertible, jeep and trailers all of her favorite color pink. She also has approximately 40 pets. With Barbie's popularity, the manufacturer didn't stop at just making dolls. Barbie is also used to make other items like wristwatches, ornaments, cameras, apparels, clothing and children's bags.

Barbie has been through a lot of controversies and lawsuits but despite all that, she still remains as one of little girl's favorite doll in the whole world. Every time a young woman receives a Barbie gift, she is surely to jump for joy. Barbie dolls are available in so many places until now. There probably isn't a doll more famous than Barbie and that's a fact.




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