Barbie Dream House
About Us
Barbie INC. was officially established in 1956 in El Segundo, California by Ruth Handler who was a mother of 2 children, Barbara and Kenneth.
Ruth observed her young daughter Barbara constantly playing with paper dolls, and noticed that she very much enjoyed giving them adult roles. At this time, majority of children's toy dolls were a depiction infants, therefore she saw an amazing oppitunity to create an adult-bodied doll.
58 years later Barbie INC. are still going strong and will continue to bring you the best and most beutiful Barbie products you could ever imagine.
About the Barbie Dream House
Barbie's first ever 'home' was an adorable 1960's apartment with minute furnishings and no bathroom or kitchen.
It was designed in 1962 by Ruth Handler and the home was made completely from cardboard and was designed so that girls could fold it up and carry it around. Barbie's Dream House/Apartment graciously took on the style of the 1960's era incorporating a hi-fi TV, bed with bedside table, sofa, coffee table, paintings and a side chair.
However,over time Barbie's Dream House has developed into an elegant and rather large home that almost replicates the Tudor-styled Houses of England. With endless class and style, the modern Barbie Dream Houses are a must have for every young princess.
"It is every little girls dream to own a Barbie Dream House..."
A Few Fun Facts About Us and Barbie...
- In 2008, we ranked #413 on the Fortune 500.
- The first official Barbie Doll was introduced to the public on March 9th 1959.
- It has been proved that the Barbie doll is the worlds best selling toy of all time!
- The first Barbie doll was created in both blonde and brunette.
- The first Barbie dolls were manufactured in Japan.
- Approximately 350,000 Barbie dolls were sold within the first year of production.
- Barbie celebrated her 50th birthday.
- Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.
- Barbie has an on-off romantic relationship with Ken Carson.
- Barbie was named after Ruth Handler's daughter.
