What is interesting from a Barbie doll, was able to hypnotize girls around the world? Discover the startling facts of the prettiest doll in the world.
BARBIE HISTORY
Barbie Dolls of the birth of concern begins when Ruth Handler saw her daughter - Barbara - who played with paper dolls and doll treat it like an adult human. At that time (1950), the toys are manufactured in the United States is a toy for the baby. And look at her interaction with paper dolls, Ruth - who was then already established toy company Mattel - seize the opportunity to make toys for children over five years. At that time, Elliot Handler - her husband, who also co-founder of Mattel - not very enthusiastic response to his wife's idea.
Bild Lilli
The idea was then to be Ruth's obsession with his family while on vacation in Germany in 1956. In a toy store, he found a toy doll called Bild Lilli. The dolls are made by Reinhard Beuthin cartoon creations were quite popular in Germany. The interest of children in the doll, finally opened the eyes of Elliot and Ruth to make a similar doll manufactured in their country, the United States.
With Jack Ryan - Mattel designer - Ruth and Elliot Bild Lilli doll redesigned into a beautiful doll named Barbie. Doll was first displayed at the American International Toy Fair in New York on March 9, 1959 tanggan. The date is officially declared a Barbie birthday.
After the success of Barbie was released in the U.S. market, in 1964 Mattel bought the copyright Bild Lilli. In the same year, the production of Bild Lilli doll was stopped and all of its shares bought by Mattel.
HISTORY ON BARBIE
Barbie and Ken
Barbie is the world's first toy is made specifically background and publicized by the media. In 1960, the publication of Random House made a series of novel that tells about the life history of this doll. It is said that Barbie's full name is Barbra Millicent Roberts, was born of a married couple George and Margaret Roberts who tingggal in the town of Willows, Wisconsin.
As a pretty girl, Barbie like many men in his town. But of the many men, the only man who managed to win his heart is Ken - Ken Carson's full name. Their love story began in 1961. Barbie and Ken's relationship did not go smoothly and often had off and on. Their relationship ended in 2004, when Mattel officially declared that Barbie and Ken decided to split. But in February 2006, Mattel claimed romance Barbie and Ken was restored.
Barbie has six children, namely:
A. Skipper Roberts (commonly called Skipper, introduced by Mattel in 1964), is the younger sister Barbie.
2. A pair of twin brothers: Todd and Tutti (both characters were introduced in 1960. Later, in 1990, renamed Tutti Stacie).
3. Kelly Robertson (also called Kelly or Shelly. This character was introduced in 1995), is the younger sister Barbie. Kelly wujudul usually appear in children aged 4 years.
4. Krissy Roberts (Mattel was introduced in 1999) is also one of the less popular younger sister Barbie. Krissy character withdrawn from circulation in 2001.
5. Chelsea (Mattel will be introduced in 2011), is the sister of Barbie that will appear in mid-2011.
INTERESTING FACTS BARBIE
The name Barbie was inspired from the name of daughter Ruth and Elliot Handler: Barbara. While the name Ken - Barbie lover - is the name of their son: Kenneth.
If converted into human-sized, Barbie is the posture:
Weight: 49 kg
Height: 161 cm
Vital Size: 29 - 46-84 cm
The first Barbie doll that was released in 1959 wearing a bathing suit in black and white zebra berstrip with pigtail hair in a ponytail (which later became the hallmark of all Barbie dolls). In it's first appearance, Barbie appears in two versions: a blond Barbie (blonde) and brown hair (brunette).
The First Barbie
Based on a survey conducted by Mattel from 1959 to 2010: At least 100,000 people fanatical collector of Barbie in the world. Ninety percent of them women - average age 40 years - an average of twenty-bought Barbie dolls each year. Approximately 40% of them spend at least U.S. $ 1,000 / year just to buy a Barbie doll paraphernalia (ranging from clothing, accessories, etc.).
Barbie is the third toy was promoted by television. The first toy that promoted and advertised in the media is Mr. Potato Head. This toy first aired on television on May 1, 1952 and sold for U.S. $ 0.98. While the second toy, is Mrs. Potato whose ads aired on television in 1953.
Barbie was the first toy that is sold internationally to 150 countries. Mattel claimed at least three Barbie dolls sold every second.
Barbie was the first toy that introduces "Modeling Scale 1/6" (1:6 Scale Modeling), which later became the standard size modeling toys and action figures. "Modeling Scale 1/6" is also called Playscale Miniaturism.
Barbie was the doll - and toys - first sold at Christie's auction in London. On 26 September 2006, Barbie in Midnight Red (1965 production) sold to the highest price of U.S. $ 17,000 (9.000 pounds)
Barbie, Ken, and Toy Story
Barbie doll is a toy and became the first virtual actress. Since 1987 until today, Barbie has been "instrumental" in 23 films and became extras in the film 2. The first Barbie movie Barbie and the Rockers is: Out of this World (released in 1987, created by DIC Entertainment and Saban Productions). While Barbie's latest film titled Barbie Princess Charm School will be released mid 2011. Barbie also played a role as an extra in the film Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3. In the movie, Barbie plays as himself.
Cultural icon Barbie doll into the world and is the first toy that gets the honors. As an award, in 1974, the Government of New York's Times Square to change the name of Barbie Boulevard and use the name for 1 week.
BARBIE barrage CONTROVERSY
Lingerie Barbie
Since its release until today, the Barbie doll endlessly controversy, criticism and ridicule. Here is a complete record of the controversy surrounding Barbie dolls, ever since its release to date:
In 1960, Barbie has come under fire and was criticized for his form which displays the "dream of the woman's body", thus encouraging the women to form their bodies like Barbie. As a result, people with anorexia in the period rose sharply. From this came the expression "Barbie Syndrome", which is the expression of the condition of the women who want to have the body "perfect" Barbie.
In 1985, Mattel released a Barbie product called "Heart Family Midge", which is a doll that could open his stomach. Barbie in the stomach, we can see the fetus (the baby is ready to birth) in perfect shape. Release of the doll's purpose is to explain the process of having a baby and an educational tool for children. However, products made in the form of a pretty "terrible", making parents and children stifling protest at Mattel. Not long after that, the product was finally withdrawn from circulation.
In 1992, Mattel released a collection called Teen Talk Barbie Teen Barbie, in which each doll can speak a few sentences (and each doll saying different sentences). Of the many dolls were released, Barbie saying "Math class is tough!" Has come under fire from the American Association of University Women, because they encourage young women to math hostile. Month of October 1992, Mattel officially withdrew all Barbie dolls that uttered them.
Oreo Fun Barbie
In 1993, Barbie doll became the subject of parody is quite shocking and surprising the parents. Is a group called Barbie Liberation Organization (BLO) - a group of teenage fad - which include "voice box" GI Joe doll in the Barbie doll, then quietly put the doll into the display racks in various toy stores selling Barbie. And when there are kids who buy Barbie toys, and accidentally hitting the "voice box", will appear from the doll's speech, such as "Eat lead, Cobra" or "Vengeance is mine". This action was troubling parents and Barbie sales had declined at that time. However, this action quickly handled.
In 1997, Mattel worked with Nabisco Oreo Cookies launched Barbie and which they named "Oreo Fun Barbie". For sales, Mattel released Barbie with a version of the white and black. When the black doll was released, criticism and protest came from the Afro-American community. They think it's insulting African-Americans because of the rise of meaning "black outside, white inside". To avoid such a racial issue, Mattel Barbie finally decided to withdraw from the black market.
In 1997 also, the music Grop Aqua released a song called Barbie Girl. This song contains the lyrics criticized because "You can Brush My Hair / Undress me anywhere". The lyrics are considered very vulgar and very inappropriate to describe a Barbie doll toy anak.Pada dated 11 September 1997, Mattel reported this song and bring him to justice. But in July 2002, the court ruled in favor group Aqua and MCA Records - as a producer Aqua - because their songs are classified as parody songs, and is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Black Canary Barbie
Beginning in 2000, the parents were surprised by the appearance of a collection featuring Barbie Lingerie Barbie figure dressed in a super sexy. Polemics and controversy erupted at the time. Responding to complaints from parents at the time, Mattel explained that the Lingerie Barbie is a Barbie collection is intended for adults and are not sold to children.
Month of September 2003, Saudi Arabia banned the sale of Barbie dolls to their country because they assess the doll is not in line with the teaching of religion in their country. In the Arab countries themselves when it circulated Fulla dolls resembling Barbie, but with makeup and clothes that are more acceptable state. Meanwhile, in Iran there is also Sara and Dara dolls are also in common with the physical and the appearance of Barbie with clothes that are much more "polite".
Month of July 2008, Mattel released a collection of Black Canary Barbie, who was greeted with protests from the Christian Family. Barbie is dressed in black, with stockings fishnet, black boots (which is synonymous with women's shoes PSK) as well as a thick black jacket, representing the subculture Sex S & M (Sado and Masochism). Black Canary itself is a character from the DC Comic is also a member of the Justice League. Despite having a fairly intense protests, the collection has never been withdrawn from circulation.
In order to commemorate the anniversary of the Barbie-50, in 2009, Mattel released a series of Barbie series berstiker tattoo on his arm. The tattoos can be removed and placed elsewhere. This led to the release of Barbie series polemic and heated debate, especially among the elderly, religious leaders, government officials to the United States. Many people judge will give you an idea tattooed Barbie for the girls to have tattoos on his body. So far, tattoos are still considered part of American families as a symbol of resistance and rebellion. Ten years ago, in 1999, Mattel released a Barbie doll ever with a permanent tattoo picture of a butterfly on her stomach, and get a similar response. At that time, Mattel agreed to pull these dolls off the market. This time, however, refused to pull Mattel Barbie tattoo, temporary tattoos for Barbie dolls have educational value and teaches kids to be creative and creative.
March 2010, Wal-Mart made a surprising decision as lower prices Ballerina Barbie dolls black from U.S. $ 5.93 to U.S. $ 2. While similar but white doll sold at a fixed price. Wal-Mart argued that the black Barbie is very difficult to sell and they are unlikely to save the doll was too long in storage. However, Wal-Mart's marketing strategy is considered so potentially raises the issue of racism, so it was denounced by the Harlem Activist. There was no further news, if Wal-Mart insists that Barbie sells at a discount or sale price returns to its original numbers.
Barbie Back To Basics
In May 2010, Mattel released a Barbie doll collection that consists of 12 figures is referred to as "Barbie's Back to Basics". All these figures dressed in black, with makeup that is quite extreme. After the release of the doll, diverse and slur controversy arises, especially with regard to clothing worn all the figures that use mini skirt with makeup that is "bitchie". In addition, the breast was made a few Barbie figures with perfect round shape and barely sticking out of their clothes. Therefore, the Barbie collection sold for U.S. $ 19.99 / set is also known as "Busty Barbie".
Month of July 2010, Mattel released a Barbie doll called "Video Girl Barbie" doll in the chest where there is a small camera that can record a movie for 30 minutes. Images can be downloaded to a computer using a USB cable. On 30 November 2010, the FBI issued a warning to parents that there is the possibility of using the doll to child pornography. Although even to this day there has been no report on the abuse of these dolls, but the emergence of these dolls have been horrendous parents.
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