Barbie may be eligible for Medicare, but the iconic doll remains forever young. The 11-inch doll with a blonde ponytail made its debut at the American Toy Fair in New York City on March 9, 1959, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joan Verdon is a veteran retail reporter based in Northern New Jersey. Mattel has created a collectible Barbie in honor of the ...

Amid her changing appearance, new careers and recent blockbuster film debut, Barbie is not slowing down as she celebrates her 65th anniversary. To commemorate the iconic doll's birthday on March 9 and ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — While it's only a coincidence Women's History Month and Barbie's birthday coincide, it's true that Barbie has influenced generations of girls and women since the doll first debuted ...

Antioch was a “Barbie world” Saturday when people of all ages from Lake County and beyond expressed their love of the famed doll at the first Barbie’s Birthday Bash event downtown. Presented by the ...

More than a billion Barbie dolls have been sold to date. Adults and children, alike, love this doll like no other. People who have grown up with Barbie have been the driving force behind her wild ...

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. With all the pretty-in-pink glitz and glamor ...

When Barbie first went on sale in 1959, she was nothing like the other dolls filling the aisles of toy stores. Industry buyers were initially skeptical of Barbie — especially her breasts and overt ...