Barbie

American Icon: Barbie

Arts, Culture & Media

How did the Barbie doll become such a powerful symbol and ubiquitous toy? For our ongoing series on American Icons, we look at how Barbie started, how she endured, and what her future may hold. Produced by Studio 360’s Leital Molad with production help from Sarah Birnbaum

American Icons: Barbie

Arts, Culture & Media

American Icons

Arts, Culture & Media

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A 'Becky' barbie doll on display at an exhibition in Madrid, Spain.

Becky, Barbie’s friend who uses a wheelchair, was discontinued.

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Barbie dolls are seen in a window of a toy store.

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When Barbie released a typewriter “for girls” — they decided the girls wouldn’t care about its cryptographic capabilities.

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