Barbie honda biography

HISTORY

• Barbie’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.
• Barbie was named after Ruth Handler’s daughter, Barbara, and Ken after her son, Kenneth.
• She is from (fictional) Willows, Wisconsin, where she attended high school.
• Barbie’s official birthday is March 9, 1959, the day she was unveiled to the toy industry during New York Toy Fair.
• Barbie first appeared in her iconic black-and-white striped swimsuit.
• Barbie was joined by Ken in 1961.
• The first Barbie doll was sold for $3.00.
• The first Barbie commercial aired during the Mickey Mouse Club in 1959.
• Barbie doll’s signature color is Barbie Pink (PMS 219).
• Barbie stands 11.5 inches tall.
• The best-selling Barbie doll ever was 1992 Totally Hair™ Barbie, which featured floor-length hair.

CAREERS

• Barbie has had over 250 inspirational careers including astronaut, pilot, firefighter, journalist, and entrepreneur to n