Barbie has come a long way since releasing their first doll 1959. In 2015 they started making female hero dolls, making their slogan “you can be anything.” In 2018 they launched a female role models series of dolls, and add new ones each year. With dolls like Rosa Parks, and Frida Kahlo, Barbie has taken massive steps to inspire young women. Barbie is even making 12 female role model dolls in honor of International Women’s Day.
We all had our favorite Barbie’s from our childhood, that special Barbie you begged your mom for and never put down. Remember those mermaid Barbie’s with hair that changed color in the water? Or the special limited edition Holiday Dolls you just HAD to have? From the very first Ponytail Barbie doll to the recent Barbie Inspiring Women series, take a look back at the most epic Barbie Doll’s of all time.
Role Model Collection
In 2015 Barbie launched it’s Role Model collection to honor diverse role models, who inspire women to believe that anything is possible
Barbie Roll Models Continued
Barbie is honoring 12 female role models by releasing dolls in their honor for International Women’s Day.
Lunar New Year Barbie 2022
This doll was designed by one of China’s most renowned fashion designers, Gua Pei in 2022 in honor of the lunar new year.
Inspiring Woman Line
First started in 2018, the Inspiring Women Line features iconic women like Maya Angelou, Rosa Parks, Ida B. Wells, and more,
I Love Lucy Barbie 2021
Lucille Ball inspired the first ever doll in the Barbie tribute collection
Barbie Roll Models: Hispanic Heritage Month Edition 2021
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Barbie has released two new dolls, Celia Cruz, the Cuban “Queen of Salsa,” and Dominican American author/ activist Julia Alvarez.
BMR1959 Doll (Barbara Millicent Roberts)
This iconic Barbie has had a few makeovers since it was first created in 1959. She even has edges. These perfectly laid baby hairs are inspired by the latest fashion trends created by inspiring black women everywhere.
EVERY Holiday Barbie Doll From 1988-2018
Every year since 1988, Barbie has released a Holiday Barbie each year. Here is a look at ALL of them:
Barbie Paramedic Dolls 2020
How awesome is this? Barbie supported our healthcare heroes during the pandemic by donating $5 to healthcare heroes for every frontline-worker-Barbie sold. They did this in 2020 and 2021
Barbie Fashionista Doll 2020
The Fashionista dolls first came out in 2009. The latest line of the dolls includes 7 body types, 9 skin tones, 7 eye colors, 11 hair colors, 12 hairstyles and so many on-trend fashions and accessories! Barbie doll has vitiligo areas on her face, neck and hands.
Star Wars Barbie Collection 2020
Mattel released four Barbie’s inspired by iconic characters in the “Star Wars” universe: C-3PO, Rey, Chewbacca and a Stormtrooper
Barbie Campaign Career Set
This set is all about inspiring women that they can be anything! Inspired after the first ever Career Girl Barbie made in 1963.
Jean-Michel Basquiat X Barbie Doll 2020
This doll was released in honor of world art day inspired by American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Day of The Dead Barbie 2019
Mattel released a Day of the Dead Barbie in 2019 and add a new signature doll in the Barbie collection every year. The Day of the Dead Barbie doll celebrate Dia De Muertos honoring the traditions, symbols and rituals of the holiday.
Women's History Month Barbies
Barbie celebrates Women’s History Month in the best way, with a line of Barbie’s named after influential women in history. This particular doll came out in 2019 and was named after America’s first official enlisted woman in the Navy, Loretta Perfectus Walsh.
Kacey Musgraves Barbie 2019
Inspired by Kacey Musgraves wearing Moschino at the Met Gala in 2019
Rosie The Riveter Barbie 2018
Released in honor of the “You Can Be Anything” collection
Barbie For President 2016
Barbie has been running for president every year since 1992.
The History of President Barbie
Silkstone Barbie Dolls 2000
Fashion model dolls. The name Silkstone was chosen because they are made of a very hard plastic that resembles porcelain. They are collected because they resemble vintage Barbie dolls
90's Barbies
Take a look back into the 90s most popular Barbies
Air Force Barbie 1994
Honoring the original 1989 Airforce Barbie
Bob Mackie Barbie 1992
Designer, Bob Mackie, designed a series of sequin dresses and sparkly fantasy inspired outfits for Barbie. This started the trend of designers making Barbie clothes.
https://www.facebook.com/barbiecollectorsguide/photos/a.572902802899283/573425062847057/
Teen Talk Barbie 1992
This talking Barbie had a variety of sentences including “Math class is tough!” (This was later removed from her talking options)
https://www.facebook.com/barbiecollectorsguide/photos/a.352847528238146/714211622101733
80s Barbies
Take a look back into the 80s most popular Barbies
First Ever Black Fashion Doll 1980
This was the first ever black fashion doll to have the name Barbie
CEO Barbie 1985
1985 Barbie Day-to-Night. My kind of CEO in hot pink suit. ❤️😊❤️#90skid #80sfashion #80sbarbie #90sbarbiedoll...
Posted by I Love Barbie and Toys Emporium on Saturday, August 28, 202170s Barbies
Take a look back into the 70s most popular Barbies
Christie 1977 Disco Doll
This is a modern day reproduction doll of the classic Christie disco doll
Superstar Barbie 1977
https://www.facebook.com/barbiecollectorsguide/photos/a.952599428262950/952604228262470
Original Christie Super Star Doll 1977
https://www.facebook.com/barbiecollectorsguide/photos/a.952599428262950/952604644929095
Gold Medal Skater Barbie 1977
https://www.facebook.com/barbiecollectorsguide/photos/a.952557201600506/952559784933581
Malibu Barbie Reproduction Doll
The original Malibu Barbie was released in 1971. In honor of Malibu Barbie’s 60th anniversary they released three reproduction dolls
Malibu Barbie Reproduction Doll
The original Malibu Barbie was released in 1971. In honor of Malibu Barbie’s 60th anniversary they released three reproduction dolls
Gold Medal Barbie Reproduction doll
Reproduction of the vintage gold medal Barbie doll from 1975
60's Barbies
Take a look through the most popular Barbies from the 60’s:
Twiggy 1967
The first celebrity Barbie doll was based on the British fashion model Twiggy.
https://www.facebook.com/barbiecollectorsguide/photos/a.941004069422486/941006182755608
A History of Midge: Barbie's Best Friend
https://www.facebook.com/barbiecollectorsguide/photos/a.354088898114009/755617004627861/
American Girl Barbie 1965
https://www.facebook.com/barbiecollectorsguide/photos/a.941004069422486/941004132755813
The First Ever Three Most Popular Barbies
The FIRST Barbie Ever Made in 1959
https://www.facebook.com/barbiecollectorsguide/photos/a.354088898114009/1303426029846953
