14 best barbie friends paper dolls

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Edward and Alexandra, 1863

Undergarments, ca. 1878

Bathing Costumes, ca. 1880

Cycling Outfits, ca. 1894

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INSPIRING FANS SINCE 1959

There are endless ways to play with Barbie, and for sixty years, girls have loved the fantasies that the doll helps them create. Barbie lets them see themselves as women of action, women in the world doing interesting jobs and having amazing adventures. Girls see her as a blank slate that can reflect and embody their ideas about growing up and creating exciting futures to live into. And surely, if they have read the story of Barbie’s “mom,” the woman who first imagined the doll, they would want to play at being her as well. Barbie sparks inspiration likely because her creator, Ruth Handler, embodied it herself.

Ruth Handler, circa 1958, with several of Mattel’s hit toys, including the Mousegetar, the Popeye Getar, and a few dozen Jack-in-the-Boxes.

BARBIE GOES TO MARKET

There is a sixty-year history at Mattel of determining how best to market Barbie. Understanding and responding to parental concerns and getting public interest in Barbie were Ruth Handler’s main concerns as she moved toward introducing the first Barbie to the world. She was a master at marketing, but she had never had a challenge like the doll she created. It was 1958, and Ruth was almost into her third year of bringing the Barbie doll to market when she began to get seriously worried. Plans were being made for Toy Fair in March of 1959, where Ruth envisioned a grand unveiling of the doll.

Mattel’s original 1959 Barbie, dressed in her iconic black-and-white swimsuit and holding white sunglasses, complete with metal stand and original packaging.

BREAKING BOUNDARIES

Barbie started out as a teenage fashion model, but she has come a long way from that first job, and she still has a long way to go. Barbie “careers” have reflected not only the broad range of women’s roles in the world, but also their aspirations. She has also gone beyond early expectations of how children would play with her. In 1963, the Saturday Evening Post wrote, “Mattel has proved that girls in the nine to thirteen age group want a doll not to mother but as a means of looking ahead to the days of the pizza party, the football weekend, and the Junior Prom.” That view of girls’ dreams and imaginations was far too narrow.

A young French girl poses in 1965 with her new Christmas toys: Miss Astronaut Barbie and Mr. Astronaut Ken, ready for their journey in space.

SHAPING BARBIE

If you wanted to make your own doll, you would be in good company. Humans have made dolls for thousands of years. Early dolls in Egypt and Greece were made of wood or clay and were used in religious ceremonies. From Rome to Japan, doll making was part of early civilization. Cloth and animal bone, corn husks and bark, all served to make representations of humans and grew to be part of children’s imaginative play. But over time, dolls became more sophisticated and elaborate. Artisans in Germany and France made exquisite dolls from porcelain and even more fragile wax. And in America, children cherish dolls from the Old World and also made new ones from wood and clay.

Designers carefully paint lips and eyes on the dolls by hand.

BARBIE LIFESTYLE

Barbie’s first fans were quick to let Mattel know that they wanted Barbie to have a friend. There were thousands of letters asking specifically for a boyfriend for Barbie. This made perfect sense to Ruth. She had seen her own daughter playing with both female and male paper dolls.

Ruth Handler with a collection of Barbie and Ken dolls from the early 1960s.

FASHION AND ART

Barbie was destined from the start to have a beautiful wardrobe. She was the brainchild of Ruth Handler, and Ruth loved fashion. Every photo of Ruth from the 1950s shows her in stylish clothes that show off her figure.

Artist and fashion designer BillyBoy posing with one of his dolls. He had a collection of more than eleven thousand Barbie dolls and three thousand Ken dolls. He also authored the 1987 book Barbie: Her Life and Times. From 1984–90, Mattel sponsored two fashion tours curated by BillyBoy, and later he worked as both a designer and consultant for Mattel, where he designed two Barbie dolls.

GOING GLOBAL

Barbie has been a global phenomenon for six decades. The Barbie experience, grown from Ruth Handler’s belief that there is a better way to express fashion play—and that little girls want to play at being big girls—is universal. From Asia to the Middle East, from Australia to Alaska, you can circle the globe today and find girls and boys letting their imaginations build new adventures for the many toys that are part of the Barbie brand.

Mattel features the Legally Blonde 2 collection at the 2003 Toy Fair in New York City on February 16, 2003.

THE MAGIC OF BARBIE

Barbie has fans of all ages, races, and genders. They live all over the world, and their affection for Barbie is enduring. But can it last forever? The best answer comes from the children and parents, the fans and collectors who continue to be inspired, delighted, and empowered by Barbie. Here’s a wonderful example from one mother and daughter.

Barbara Handler—daughter of Ruth and Elliot Handler, and namesake for the Barbie doll—poses with a Barbie doll after placing her hands in cement that will adorn the sidewalk at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, California, in an event designed to honor Barbie, on November 13, 2002

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Barbie doll loves all animals, especially dogs -and she has started a Doggy Daycare with four adorable pet friends to care for! The two bigger dogs are sure to keep her busy: one can pee and the other can poop! Young animal lovers will have so much fun playing pet care with Barbie doll and her Doggy Daycare playset. It's so easy to care for these adorable pets. Feed the big light brown dog the three small bones, then push down on its tail to go potty! Or fill the bottle with water and give to the big white dog (with sweet brown ears), then place it on the newspaper and lift its back leg; the dog will "pee" while the water activates a color-change on the newspaper for a totally real effect without the real mess! Two puppies round out the animal pack. A blanket and feeding bowl complete the care package. Kids can play all day with Barbie doll and her four adorable friends. She wears a cute ice cream print dress and white shoes and has knees that bend so she can take care of her dog friends! Collect other Barbie dolls and toys to encourage imaginations even more because when a girl plays with Barbie, she imagines everything she can become! Includes Barbie doll wearing fashion and shoes, pooping puppy, peeing puppy, two smaller puppies, water bottle, food dish, three bones, one blanket and one color-change "newspaper." Doll cannot stand alone. Colors and decorations may vary.

• ​Barbie doll is caring for four adorable pets at her Doggy Daycare playset -- one dog that poops, one that pees and two adorable puppies!
• ​Easy activation means kids can repeat the fun over and over again for storytelling surprises and magical effect!
• ​Feed the big light brown dog its three small bones, then push down its tail to see it poop -- kids will love this pooping puppy!
• ​Fill the water bottle with water and feed to the big white and brown dog, then place it on the newspaper and lift its back leg -- the dog will pee, and as it does, the water causes the paper to turn yellow; but no worries, clean-up is easy -- just watch it fade away!
• ​Barbie doll is ready to play with these four pets all day -- she wears a pink dress with cool ice cream print and white sneakers; knees that bend make it easy for her to keep up with her animal friends.
• ​The Doggy Daycare playset also comes with a feeding bowl and a blanket to encourage imaginations in role-play and storytelling fun!
• ​With four puppy pets and fun features, this doll and playset make a great gift for kids 3 years and older, especially those who love puppies, dogs and animals!

User questions & answers

Question:	Do thay pee
Answer:	Yes, it can fit some regular sized barbie dresses
Question:	Where can I Need extra dog bones for the pooping dog
Answer:	When you view the options to buy it should show estimated delivery dates. Some sellers will be able to get it to you before Christmas, some won’t.
Question:	Can the Newspaper be wiped off and reused
Answer:	Yes; a sealed Amazon box. And inside, the product just like you can get at the store.
Question:	Do you sell replacement bones
Answer:	I don’t know. It was a gift.

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Role-Play Fun for Animal Lovers!

Animal lovers will have so much fun taking the dogs on potty breaks and playing with the younger puppies. Barbie doll has knees that bend to make it easier to role-play playtime, and a bent arm helps to her snuggle. Additional pieces, like a blanket and feeding dish, round out storytelling.

Easy Activation, Mess-Free Potty Breaks!

Give the peeing puppy the bottle filled with water and lift its back leg to see it pee - don't forget to use the newspaper; the water causes it to turn yellow with a cool color-change effect! Clean-up is easy - just wait for it return to its original color!

It's easy to care for these adorable dogs!

Easy activation means kids can repeat the fun over and over again for storytelling surprises and magical effect! Feed the big light brown dog its three small bones, then push down its tail to see it poop -kids will love this pooping puppy!

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Paper Dolls, Crafts, Arts & Crafts, Activities,

• Create your own fabric fashions for Barbie & Her friends!
• Choose anyone of the pre-printed fabric fashion looks or COLR your own.
• Add dimensional stickers and gems for the final touched.
• All fashions are adhesive and can be interchangeable between the dolls.
• Package Mads a great storage!

User questions & answers

Question:	Is it a magnet doll and magnet clothes
Answer:	The elbows, knees and wrists move but this is definitely not a "made to move" doll! I thought for the amount this barbie doll would be better qaulity. Reminds me of a dollar store doll. My step daughter loves the made to move dolls and she will most likely be using them for this balance beam.
Question:	Is it easy to change adhesive clothes, would the clothes stick together after use
Answer:	Kids use regular playdoh and it works great.

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Barbie Fabric Fashion Paper Dolls

• Every little girl loves Barbie & will have tons of fun with this paper doll set
• Create your own fabric fashions for Barbie & Her friends!
• Choose anyone of the pre-printed fabric fashion looks or COLOR your own.
• Add dimensional stickers and gems for the final touch
• All fashions are adhesive and can be interchangeable between the dolls.
• Package makes a great storage!

Create Your Own Fashions

Create your own fabric fashions for Barbie & Her friends!

Add Accessories

Add dimensional stickers and gems for the final touch

Dress Up Each Doll

Choose anyone of the pre-printed fabric fashion looks or COLOR your own

Barbie Necklace Set

Mix and match to create your own jewelry with colorful beads, silicone necklaces, and fun character charms! Everything stores neatly inside the plastic carry case. Set includes: 5 character charms, 5 silicone necklaces, and 150 beads.

Barbie Color N Style Purse

Color your very own purse with colorful permanent markers and design with gem stickers. Purse features fun shakable sequins! Simply shake to move the sequins! Includes permanent markers, gem stickers and purse. Color it, Style it and go!

Barbie Fashion Designer

Girls will have tons of creative fun with this set! Includes plain dresses and lots of pretty embellishments to design with. Girls can live out their fashion designer dreams by applying ribbons, bows, flowers, sequins, glitter glue and assorted trimmings to turn plain dresses into FABULOUS fashions. Set includes: 5 outfits, 1 dress form, 30 fabric embellishments, 2 sticker sheets, and 3 glitter glue tubes. *Outfits fit all Barbie body types.

Barbie Store It All

A durable rolling storage case designed to fit in your closet or roll in the house! The main compartment of the case stores over 20 Barbie dolls, fashions, playset accessories and more! *Dolls and accessories not included.