However, after reading about which dolls made this list, it is probably best that little kids do not pick these Barbies up anyway. Kids are putting down the toys and are picking up the more favored electronic devices instead. The age demographic of Barbie (which was three to nine years old) is now three to six.
With that being said, it may come as little surprise to learn that the sale of Barbie has declined in recent years. Throughout the years, Mattel has unarguably released Barbie dolls which were not received well among consumers.
Each Barbie doll release is unique and sought after by collectors around the world. But with much success comes great responsibility. Skipper was released by Mattel in 1964 to.
She had a short red and white houndstooth skirt with navy vinyl waistband, red tricot knee socks, and flats for the little girl. Barbie Fashions 2-Pack Clothing Set, 2 Outfits Doll Includes Off-The-Shoulder Butterfly Print Dress, Butterfly Tank & Blue Shorts & 2 Accessories, Gift for Kids 3 to 8 Years Old 71 8 84 9.99 Get it as soon as Tomorrow, Feb 16 FREE Shipping on orders over 25 shipped by Amazon Ages: 3 years and up. This pretty blonde doll wore a red tricot bodysuit with a flat red button to which her blue suede collar would attach. From 1975 to 1977 Mattel produced a Barbie named Growing Up Skipper that grew breasts, a slimmer waist and grew an inch taller when you turned its left. Skipper has her own wardrobe that she shares with her same size friend Skooter, also vinyl cases, transportation, house's and accessories. She made her market debut in 1964 along with Ken's best friend the Allan doll. During this long stride of success, Barbie has impacted girls worldwide even inspiring the 1997 song "Barbie Girl" by Aqua. Description Release Date: Original outfit. Skipper & Ginger Barbie Vintage Dolls Identified 1964-1979 V intage Skipper doll is 9 1/4' tall and is Barbie's little sister. Before this digital age of iPads, tablets and other handheld electronic devices, there were Easy Bake Ovens, Polly Pockets and the classic Barbie Doll.īarbie, a Mattel product, has dominated the toy scene for over 50 years.