Barbie

Barbie is a fashion doll manufactured by the American toy company Mattel, Inc. and launched in March 1959. The doll was created by businesswoman Ruth Handler, who was inspired by the German Bild Lilli doll. Barbie has been an important part of the toy fashion doll market for over six decades and is the figurehead of a brand of Mattel dolls and accessories, including other family members and collectible dolls.

Barbie was designed to allow girls to imagine their futures, and over the decades, the doll has taken on hundreds of careers, from astronaut to president. The brand has expanded into a vast media franchise, including animated films, web series, and television shows, making the character a significant figure in global popular culture.