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Monday, March 09, 2009

Barbie Turns 50

Today, 50 years after her debut at New York Toy Fair, Barbie doll celebrates five decades as the world’s most popular fashion doll by unveiling a new face and throwing a pink-carpet birthday bash at her real Malibu Dream House.

So says Mattel, in a press release datelined "Malibu, Calif."

Yes, Barbie is 50.

And what about that new face?

The doll debuts a new face with a more natural look, including a thinner jaw line, more almond-shaped eyes, fuller lips and a softer makeup palette using shimmery pink lip shades and neutral eye colors.

USA Today has links to more coverage.

Labels: Barbie