The Barbie doll is one of the most recognizable toys in the world, and it’s all thanks to a woman named Ruth Handler. In 1959, when Handler introduced Barbie, the toy quickly took the world by ...

However, in order to achieve enduring popularity over more than six decades, Barbie has had to adapt ... finding that choices were limited to baby dolls, which gave the impression that all ...

Because the Aaliyah doll is not a typical Barbie, it had a higher markup. Each doll sold for $64.99 and included a one-year Barbie Club 59 membership. The exclusive club granted members lucrative ...