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With pink now all the rage as audiences flock to theaters to see their beloved Barbie doll sets brought to life on the big screen, Tidbits thought it only fitting this week to give you the story behind the story, and a look back at how it all began. Follow along as we go behind the scenes to see how this singular doll transformed the toy industry and gave fashion-conscious young girls a must-have treasure! A SUCCESS STORY
• Ruth Handler came up with the concept of the Barbie doll on a trip to Europe in 1956. After seeing a German doll named Lilli that was anatomically correct and intended as a gag gift to bachelors, it sparked an idea. Her husband Elliot was already in the manufacturing business, so Ruth asked him to start making adult-looking dolls for their daughter, Barbara, who was too old for baby dolls but not too old for dolls altogether. Elliot was not completely sold on the idea, but, at her insistance, began manufacturing the doll using the design sketches she created. Barbie: Turn to page 3
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