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by Leanne Guenther
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Not every kid got a "real" Barbie. Plenty of us played with the cheaper plastic dolls from the store instead, and we loved them. Their arms, legs and heads popped right off, which made them very easy to dress. I had three: one with red hair, one with an afro and one with long blonde hair.

I grew up in an apartment building with about 16 units. My dad managed the grocery store nearby as well as the building, and all of us kids shared one room. It sounds squished but it was awesome. Everyone else in the building was a little old lady, my grandma included. I could stop at Martha's for fudge or Anne's for chocolate chip cookies. Sadie crocheted lace and loved making clothes for my dolls. She taught me to crochet too!

I never realised my dolls were somehow "not real". I took one to show and tell in kindergarten to show off her amazing lace dress, and it turns out "not real" Barbies in couture outfits are very well loved by kindergarten classmates!

Plastic Dolls in Their Best Outfits

Coloring page of a plastic doll in a long flower-pattern lace dress with a bow at the waist
Lace dress doll
Coloring page of a plastic doll in a poodle skirt and saddle shoes with her hair in a high ponytail
50's Poodle skirt doll
Coloring page of a plastic doll in a 1960s mod dress with circles and squares and white go-go boots
60's mod doll
Coloring page of a plastic doll with an afro in a star-covered disco jumpsuit with flared sleeves
70's Disco doll
Coloring page of a plastic doll in an 1980s outfit with a ruffled skirt, leg warmers and a big hair bow
80's outfit doll

 

Through the Decades

Barbie's hair and clothes have followed the fashions of each decade since she first appeared in 1959. Look for the pearls and bows in the 50's and the big curls in the 70's.

retro 40's plastic doll coloring page
40's
retro 50's plastic doll coloring page
50's
Coloring page of a plastic doll in a bow blouse with puffed sleeves and long wavy hair
60's
coloring page of a 70's Barbie
70's
Coloring page of a plastic doll with a curly updo and drop earrings in a collared shirt
80's
executive 90's plastic doll coloring page
90's
Millennium plastic doll coloring page
2000's

 

Fashion and Portraits

barbie and tulips coloring page
tulip garden
barbie and koala coloring page
koala buddy
Coloring page of a plastic doll in a long coat, zip jacket, skinny jeans and lace-up boots
Coloring page of a plastic doll in a long open trench coat over a belted button-front dress
Coloring page of a plastic doll with long wavy hair in a t-shirt and striped trousers
Coloring page of a plastic doll with long straight hair in a turtleneck and zip jacket
Coloring page of a plastic doll in a full-skirted dress with a bow collar, one hand on her hip
Coloring page of a plastic doll with long wavy hair in a strapless striped top with leaves behind her
Coloring page of a plastic doll with long swirling hair, tropical flowers and bubbles
Coloring page of a plastic doll with a pearl necklace, drop earrings and big flowers
coloring page of Margot Robbie as Barbie
Coloring page of a plastic doll in a strapless ruffled ball gown on a grand staircase

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Fun Facts about Barbie:

  1. Debut Diva: Barbie made her debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York on March 9, 1959, as a teenage fashion model.
  2. Full Name: Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. She hails from the fictional town of Willows in the state of Wisconsin.
  3. Global Icon: Over a billion Barbie dolls have been sold worldwide since her introduction, making her one of the most iconic and recognizable dolls in history.
  4. Occupation Evolution: Barbie has had over 200 careers, ranging from astronaut to presidential candidate. She has always been an advocate for encouraging girls to pursue various professions.
  5. Fashionista Extraordinaire: Barbie is a trendsetter in the fashion world. She has had over a billion fashion outfits created for her, making her a true fashion icon.
  6. International Appeal: Barbie dolls are sold in more than 150 countries, making her a global phenomenon with a diverse fan base.
  7. Breakthrough Technology: In 1961, Barbie's first bendable leg was introduced, marking a significant innovation in doll design.
  8. First Celebrity Doll: The first celebrity Barbie was modeled after the iconic actress Audrey Hepburn and was released in 1998 as part of the "Hollywood Legends" collection.
  9. Digital Makeover: Barbie has embraced the digital age with the introduction of "Hello Barbie," a Wi-Fi-enabled version that can engage in conversations and respond to various prompts.
  10. Green Initiatives: In recent years, Barbie has taken steps towards sustainability with the release of dolls made from recycled ocean-bound plastic, promoting environmental consciousness.
  11. Pop Culture Influence: Barbie has left her mark on pop culture with appearances in movies, TV shows, and even a Barbie-themed restaurant in Taiwan.
  12. Collector's Delight: Collecting Barbie dolls has become a serious hobby for enthusiasts, with rare and vintage dolls often fetching high prices in the collector's market.