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The first African-American doll in the Barbie range is usually regarded as Christie, who made her debut in 1968. Because these dolls were made in such limited quantity, it's rare to find one, and if you do, it'll cost ya over four grand. Mattel generates a large portion of Barbie revenue though related merchandise — accessories, clothes, friends, and relatives of Barbie. However, she was produced using the existing head molds for the white Francie doll and lacked distinct African characteristics other than dark skin.

The rhinestone floral brooch on her blue satin sash adds to the overall enchantment and breath-taking beauty. The market stabilized for the next decade while volume and margin increased by exporting refurbished dolls to Japan. What about how to achieve ridiculously glowing skin, a super bouncy blowout, or exactly how to use that viral face mask?Barbie sold about 350,000 units in her first year, beating market expectations and generating upside risk for investors.

com Limited is an Appointed Representative of Compare The Market Limited who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. In 1997, Barbie's body mold was redesigned and given a wider waist, with Mattel saying that this would make the doll better suited to contemporary fashion designs. According to MarketWatch, the release of the 2023 film Barbie is expected to create "significant growth" for the brand until at least 2030. A mom found her daughter's 'curvy Barbie' in the trash — and used it to teach her a lesson about body diversity". So if you happen to own one of these Barbies, or know someone who does, you’re sitting on a mini-goldmine, and that’s only if you have the heart to give them away.Barbie's vital statistics have been estimated at 36 inches (91cm) (chest), 18 inches (46cm) (waist) and 33 inches (84cm) (hips).