Barbie Wiki : Barbie M. Roberts

Barbara Millicent Roberts, Barbie, Clara (Barbie in a Nutcracker), Rapunzel (Barbie as Rapunzel), Odette (Barbie Swan Lake), Princess Anneliese (Barbie the Princess and the Pauper), Elina (Barbie Fairytopia Movies), Princess Annika (Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus), Princess Genevieve (Barbie and the 12 Dancing Princesses), Rosella (Barbie as the Island Princess), Mariposa (Barbie Mariposa), Liana (Barbie & the Diamond Castle), Eden Starling (Barbie in A Christmas Carol), Corinne (Barbie & the Three Musketeers), Merliah (Barbie in A Mermaid Tale), Blair Willows/Princess Sophia (Barbie Princess Charm School, Princess Tori ( Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar), Kristen (Barbie in The Pink Shoes), Lumina (Barbie: The Pearl Princess), Princess Kara (Barbie in Princess Power), Princess Courtney (Barbie in Rock’n Royals), Princess Barbie

Occupation

ActressSingerPrincess (in films)TeacherChefRacecar DriverArtistCheerleaderOlympic GymnastPhotographerFashion Designer

Family

George Roberts (Father)Skipper Roberts (Sister)Stacie Roberts (Sister)Chelsea Roberts (Sister)Millicent Rawlins (Aunt)Kristin Rawlins (Cousin)Francie Fairchild (Cousin)Lillian Fairchild (Aunt)Claude Fairchild (Uncle)Jazzie (Cousin)Marlene Roberts (Aunt)Max and Marie Roberts (Cousins)Unnamed Grandmother

Appearance

A girl with long blonde hair and blue eyes, wears a lot of pink clothes, fashionable dresses and skirts. Often wears high heels of flats, different hairstyles.

Barbie is a fashion doll created by Ruth Handler in 1959. She is the first doll added to the line. She has three little sisters named Skipper, Stacie and Chelsea. She is manufactured by the American toy-company Mattel, Inc. She comes in all different hair and skin colors. She has many best friends such as Midge, Teresa, Nikki, Christie and Summer. Most Barbie dolls have blonde hair and blue eyes.

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Biography [ ]

History [ ]

Barbie was first introduced in 1959 at a American International Toy Fair as a teen fashion model. In 1961, her boyfriend, Ken, was introduced, her best friend Midge, in 1963 and her little sister Skipper, in 1963. Many special collector Barbie dolls were released such as the Holiday Barbie introduced in 1988 and Birthday Wishes Barbie introduced in 2007. Barbie has had over 135 careers and counting over the years. In 2009, Barbie and Ken were at New York Fashion Week to celebrate Barbie doll’s 50th anniversary. On August 27th, 2014 Barbie created an Instagram account called @Barbiestyle that currently has over 1.8 million followers. In the summer of 2016, Mattel released Barbie dolls with three new body types: curvy, tall and petite.

Personality [ ]

Since she appeared in all Barbie films and the Barbie Life in the Dreamhouse series, Barbie is described as kind, caring, intelligent, and helpful. Barbie is also nice to everyone and gives everybody a chance no matter how they act. Barbie is very talented as a actress, singer, dancer, artist and a model. Barbie’s kind personality is the reason why she has a lot of friends.

Appearance [ ]

Barbie has long blonde hair and blue eyes on most dolls and films. She wears a lot of pink fashionable clothes. She wears high heels a lot. Since Barbie is into fashion, she wears a lot of trendy outfits and jewelry. She does different styles with her hair. In Barbie Life in the Dreamhouse she wears a pink sequined tank top dress with a purple ruffle skirt, and has the sides of her hair in a ponytail. Most Barbie dolls wear high heels, flats and sneakers. Some dolls have pierced ears for earrings but current ones do not. Barbie wears dresses and skirts a lot, but sometimes wears casual clothing with a touch of pink every now and then. Birthday Wishes dolls wear a pink gown.

Trivia [ ]

Barbie was created on March 9th, 1959

• Her sisters are Skipper, Stacie and Chelsea

• Her boyfriend is Ken Carson

• She had 135 careers and counting

• She appears in every Barbie movie but sometimes plays a part

• She is the first doll added to the line

• She is the main protagonist of Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse

• Her best friends are Teresa, Nikki, Midge, Christie, Summer, Grace and Raquelle

Barbie Roberts

Barbara Millicent Roberts is the main character of the Barbie brand. Her birthday is March 9, 1959.

History

Ruth Handler, after seeing her daughter Barbara assigning her dolls adult roles, wished for a more grown-up doll for children to play with, as most toy dolls during the 1950s were modeled after infants. On a trip to Germany with her husband, a co-founder of Mattel, she found Bild Lilli Dolls which became the inspiration for Barbie dolls.

The original Barbie doll, with blonde hair

The original Barbie doll (1959-1964) came in blonde or brunette hair and wore a black and white one-piece bathing suit with a ponytail and sunglasses. There were seven variations of this doll, all varying slightly in things such as ponytail style, stand style, and eyeliner color.

A Bobblecut doll with the hair color “Titian”

In 1961, she was released with a new hairstyle called a “Bubblecut”. This hairstyle was inspired by First Lady Jackie Kennedy, and was a rounded bob. It was released from 1961 until 1967.

In 1961, Barbie also became a registered nurse, wearing an outfit consisting of a dark blue cape with a red interior, a white dress, a nurse’s cap with blue stripes, white shoes and a pair of black glasses.

Fashion Queen barbie with wigs

In 1963, Fashion Queen Barbie was released. She was inspired by a popular fashion trend of the 1960s: wigs. She had molded brown hair with a removable blue band, and wore a white and gold striped bathing suit and similarly patterned hat.

in1964, Swirl Ponytail Barbie, named for her side-sweep(or swirl) bangs was released. This doll also marked a glamor-focused period in barbie’s fashion, which lasted for about three years.

Miss Barbie was released in 1964,and had molded brown hair with an orange band, similar to Fashion Queen Barbie. She was the first Barbie to have bendable legs, and the sole barbie to have “sleep” eyes a la modern American Girl dolls. Like Fashion Queen Barbie, she also came with three wigs.

Bendable Leg Barbie, or American Girl Barbie as she is known as by collectors (1965-1966) wore various lengths and textures of bobs, and a swimsuit reminiscent of 70’s jazzercise outfits.

In 1965, Barbie became an astronaut. This time period had a great focus on space and NASA’s advancements, with the first moonwalk happening in 1969.

Astronaut Barbie featuring her box

An advertisement for color magic barbie

in 1966, Color Magic Barbie was released. She came with either Golden Blonde or Midnight Black hair, which when an enclosed solution was applied, would turn into either Scarlet Flame or Ruby Red. Her outfit colors would also change as a result of this solution.

In 1967, twist ‘n turn barbie was released(1967-1868). this barbie was the end of the glamor era, and the start of the mod era. She featured a different face, hairstyle, and body compared to older barbies.She also had rooted eyelashes, and bendable legs, and could be twisted at the waist.

Twist ‘n Turn barbie with Summer Sand hair

In 1967, a new standard Barbie was released. She had the Twist ‘n turn’s face, but had a normal Barbie’s body(1967-1969). In 1968, Talking Barbie was released(1968-1971). There were three different versions of this doll, along with a version that had Stacey’s face.

In 1969, Twist ‘n Turn Barbie was released with a Flip Hair hairstyle(1969-1971). This hairstyle may have been inspired by the hairstyle of Marlo Thomas on the TV show “That Girl”, which aired from 1966 to 1971. Dramatic New Living Barbie was released in 1970. She had bendable joints, and swiveled at her waist, neck, legs, arms, and hands. In 1971, Growin’ Pretty Hair Barbie was released(1971-1972). She had a bun with a retractable ponytail. It also came with two hair pieces, one being small looped braids, adn the other being long ringlets.

In 1971, Live action Barbie was released(1971-1972). A version of this doll came with a stage, and was a “hippie” Barbie. In 1971, Living Barbie was released. She was a re-release of the Dramatic New Living Barbie, with different makeup, and a new outfit. In 1971, Sunset Malibu Barbie was released(1971-1977). She was the iconic Barbie of the 70’s, and influenced much of what was released during that decade. She represented the “California girl” look with her tanned skin and blue eyes. She also used Stacey’s face instead of Barbie’s. She came in a high-neck, light blue swim suit and lavender glasses.

Sunset Malibu Barbie in packing, with A twist ‘n turn body

In 1971, Barbie Hair Happenin was released. She had red hair and came with 3 hair pieces, which were also red.

Barbie Hair Happenin’s doll in packaging.

From 1971 onwards, Barbie dolls were released with centered eyes.

In 1972, Busy Barbie was released. Her hands were molded to hold her accesories, including a suitcase, TV, telephone, glasses, and a tray.

in 1972, Busy Talking Barbie was released. She was the same as Busy Barbie, including accesories, but came with a blonde bob.

in 1972, Walk lively Barbie was released. Using her stand, she woud walk and move her arms.

In 1973, Quick Curl Barbie was released(1973-1976). She came with hair that “curls instantly”.

In 1974, Barbie Sweet Sixteen was released(1974-1975). She was a promotional doll.

In 1975, Barbie Fun time doll was released(1975-1976). Shew as only sold in europe. She used the Barbie head mold and wore an orange swimsuit.

in 1975, Barbie free moving doll was released.This doll was constructed with a tab on it’s back that when pulled allowed the doll to bend and rotate.

In 1975, Gold Medal Barbie was released(1975-1976).She was Sunset Malibu barbie but with a red, white, and blue swimsuit. She was a promotional item for the olympics.

in 1975,Gold Medal Skater Barbie was released This doll was also a promotional item for the Olympics. This doll also used Sunset Malibu Barbie.

Gold Medal Skater Barbie in packaging.

In 1975, Gold Medal Skier Barbie was released (1975-1976). She was also a promotional item for the Olympics, and also used Sunset Malibu Barbie.

In 1975, Hawaiian Barbie was released(1975-1984). She used the Steffie head mold, had black hair, and brown eyes. She had many different prints.

In 976, Deluxe Quick Curl Barbie was released. She now came with a Jergens Beauty kit, a Barbie head, a twist waist, and bendable legs.

In 1976, Ballerina Barbie was released. She came with a twist waist a special joints to allow her to do Split kicks. In 1976 and 1979 there were Ballerina Barbie On Tour department store promotions.

In 1976, beautiful Bride is released. She is the last barbie doll to have rooted lashes in the USA until 1992. She was a department store special. Her bride outfit was also available seperately.

2023

In 2023, Barbie: The Movie was released. Barbie was played by Margot Robbie.

Кто такая Барбара Миллисент Робертс?

Эта особа стала одним из символов 20 века. Она красива, имеет шикарный гардероб, которому может позавидовать самая взыскательная светская львица. У нее есть дома, машины, яхты. Первая ее профессия — модель. Но преуспела она более чем в 80 областях — от рок-звезды и палеонтолога, до кандидата в президенты! Ее родители — супруги Эллиот и Рут Хендлер — в 1945 году создали компанию по производству детских игрушек.

В один прекрасный день они решили создать игрушку для девочек — куклу, которая была бы не просто куклой, а старшей подругой. Чтобы она учила девочек следить за собой, привила навыки взрослой жизни, чтобы она стала неким объектом для различных социальных проектов. Девушка-доктор, девушка-модель, девушка-космонавт. И в какой бы роли эта девушка не предстала, ее всегда украшала и украшает белозубая улыбка.

Первый раз длинноногая красавица вышла в свет в феврале 1959 года, в Нью-Йорке на выставке детских игрушек. Впрочем, как говорят, у Барбары была предшественница — немка Лили, персонаж комиксов и кукла. Но Барбара явно превзошла ее по популярности.

Впервые Барби появилась на витринах магазинов игрушек все в том же феврале 1959 года. Одета новая кукла была в полосатый купальный костюм. Но успеха у покупателей она не имела, ее посчитали вульгарной, непригодной для детских игр. Тогда предприимчивые создатели Барби запустили рекламу по ТВ, и первую партию кукол быстро раскупили по цене 3 доллара за штуку.

Рост самой известной куклы в мире 29 сантиметров. До 2000 года Барби имела вращающуюся талию, но не имела пупка. После 2000 года Барби несколько изменилась: грудь стала меньше, талия перестала вращаться, руки теперь можно разводить в стороны, сузились голени. Бёдра стали шире, и ноги теперь, как и руки, разводятся в стороны. Появился пупок. В разное время куклу одевали самые известные кутюрье. В 1992 году Барби сделала карьеру военного медика, ее одели в костюмы цвета хаки в «стиле милитари». Бабри постепенно обрастала подругами (негритянками, рыжими, брюнетками), все больше становилось у нее домов, машин и всяческих аксессуаров. А в 1961 году появился Кен, потом подружка Мидж и сестрёнка Скиппер. Есть у Барби и соперницы — подделки, в основном, китайского производства.

Отношение к кукле Барби неоднозначное. Кто-то считает, что она — вульгарный символ западного образа мышления, нереалистичная, капризная, у нее полно недостатков, например, ее пропорции. Некоторые особо впечатлительные девушки непременно хотят быть похожими на Барби, появился даже «синдром Барби». Кроме этого, именно Барби очень часто становится «жертвой» детского насилия: ее бреют наголо, пихают в микроволновки, четвертуют…

Существуют также моральные претензии к Барби: Кен ей не муж, а только бой-френд. И хотя есть Барби в «интересном положении» и даже Барби-бабушка, но, по мнению критиков, выглядит эта кукольная семейка как гламурная пародия на настоящую семью. Кто-то считает, что ничего страшного и аморального в Барби нет, она всего лишь красивая игрушка, хороший пример стиля для маленьких девочек

В СССР эта кукла появилась вместе с перестройкой — уже в 1989 году её можно было купить по баснословной цене у спекулянтов, а в начале 1990-х — в магазинах, торгующих за валюту. В России отношение к Барби, как и во всём мире, неоднозначное. Есть у нас свои национальные особенности восприятия, и это несоответствие русского идеала красоты американскому стандарту — главное, что делает Барби предметом споров. Барби ругают за широкие плечи, слишком тонкую талию, за длинные конечности и искусственную пышность груди.

Однако знаменитые модельеры создавали и создают коллекции одежки для «дочки» Рут Хендлер. Есть Барби в образе Марии-Антуанетты, Барби-Елизавета I Тюдор, Барби-Мэрилин Монро, Барби-Одри Хэпберн. А московская художница Инна Кузнецова создала авторский сайт «Барби-Мода» и постоянно показывает коллекции одежды для Барби. Значит, Барби востребована и популярна..