Timeline

1950s Ruth Handler inspired to create doll

1959 Barbies Debuts

1961 Ken arrives

1962 First Dreamhouse

1965 Astronaut Barbie

1968 Barbie introduces Christie

1971 Malibu Barbie Debuts

1980 First Diverse Dolls Named Barbie

1984 First Fashion Partnership

1985 “We Girls Can Do Anything” Campaign

1985 CEO Barbie

1986 Andy Warhol painting

1990 Bob Mackie Partnership Begins

1992 Totally Hair Barbie

2000 Barbie runs for President (her third candidacy since 1992)

2000 Debut of Silkstone Collection  Fashion Partnership Expansion

2014 @Barbiestyle

2015 Barbie Sheroes

2016 Barbie introduces New Body Types

2018 Dream Gap Project Launch

2020 Barbie Inspiring Women Series pays tribute to incredible heroines of her time

2021 New Barbie Lead Brooklyn

2023 First Theatrical

2023 The Power of Representation: Better Reflecting the World Kids See Today

2024 65° Anniversary