Well Barbie just turned 50, believe au not. She was "born" in March 9 of 1959. Ruth Handler had ispiration to make the doll kwa looking at her daugther plaing with paperdolls, she named the doll after her dougther Barbara. A new doll is now for sale to celebrate Barbie's 50th aniversary. I have one, I will take some pictures to put here later. Hope my answer have helped...