Ruth Handler opened Mattel in 1945 with her husband Elliot and Harold Matson — the name Mattel comes from Matt plus L. The Barbie movie presents Ruth as Barbie's clear creator. The messier reality ...

Inventor-designer Jack Ryan took it from there, reimagining the doll until it became the figure we know today. Both blonde ...

March 9 marks the official celebration of National Barbie Day, a day dedicated to honoring the world’s most famous doll and ...

Barbie, the iconic doll created by Ruth Handler for Mattel, debuted on March 9, 1959 at the New York Toy Fair, going on to become one of the most influential toys in history.

It’s Barbie’s world, people, and we’re just living in it. Or, wait—maybe it’s the other way around? This summer’s much-anticipated feature, Barbie, explores what might happen if the real world ...

As Barbie turns 67, fans celebrate the iconic doll’s cultural impact—while one local collector honors the milestone by sharing their passion and giving back to the community.

Barbie, the iconic doll that has captivated hearts and minds for generations, has not only been a staple in toy chests around ...

Ruth Handler's creation of Barbie was inspired by her daughter's preference for adult-shaped dolls, leading to a revolutionary fashion doll. After her breast cancer diagnosis, Ruth Handler founded ...

Happy Birthday Barbie! The world’s most famous doll turns 67 years old today, and Good Day Las Vegas’ JC Fernandez was live ...

Barbie dolls may have changed dramatically over the decades but there’s little doubt they were at their most extravagent 40 to 50 years ago, an era being revisited at Gail Borden Public Library’s new ...