Barbie Transformations Over the Years

Have you ever wondered how the very first Barbie that was made in 1959 looked like? Or what material was the very first Barbie made of? Wouldn't it be really nice to know how much of the original Barbie is left in the 21st century Barbie that we have today?

The 1959 Barbie Doll

The earliest Barbie doll was created by Ruth Handler and tied up with Harold Mattson to create the world renowned toy manufacturing company, the Mattel Toy Company. The said toy manufacturing company brought Barbie to the lives of millions of people using the material hollow vinyl. It is a kind of plastic used in making dolls and other toys. They had to incorporate a small piece of copper on Barbie's feet in order for her shoes to fit.

The original Barbie dolls sold all over toy stores and shopping centers in 1959 have transformed so much. When the first Barbie dolls were sold then, her hair was short and color was either black or blonde, but never the type of hair that Barbie dolls have today, which is bleached or streaked with hair dyes. Her waist as well as her feet has been reduced in size. There were even Barbie dolls during the earlier times where Barbie sported a short bob hairstyle.

Did you know that the very first Barbie maintained an angle of looking to her side, and never looking straight in front? Because during the earlier times, that gesture of women looking on their side were thought of as appealing, very womanly and truly stylish, and thus the reason why Mattel agreed to take it on for their Barbie dolls. Barbie instantly made it to the top since they were the only dolls that were not designed as baby dolls and could cater to young girls and even young female adults who share the same passion for dolls.

And though Barbie has undertaken so many changes since her creation, the doll has remained attuned to the modern and up-to-date fashion styles, with the development in various hairstyles and revolutionized makeup and fashion. Barbie has created an image of fashion and style ever since she was launched into the toy market industry.

Truly, Barbie's appeal and glamour remain through the years, despite the so many changes that she has carried out from 1959 to today. Wow, Barbie is already celebrating her 50th birthday this year! I wonder if Mattel will ever produce a grandma Barbie in the future. Well, if they do, it will be a fashionable and glamorous Barbie Grandma for sure!