gIitterchaos t1_ja5tctn wrote on February 27, 2023 at 1:32 AM Reply to comment by meMaggatron in “Color Magic Barbie” introduced in 1966 by Mattel. Special crystals were used to make the doll’s hair and swimsuit change color. Barbara Millicent Martin is presented as as actual person by Mattel, as is Hello Kitty by Sanrio 😎 by butterflypoo69 The creator of Barbie was Ruth Handler, wife of the co-founder of Mattel Toys, and she did indeed name the doll after her daughter Barbara. Permalink Parent 3
gIitterchaos t1_ja5tctn wrote
Reply to comment by meMaggatron in “Color Magic Barbie” introduced in 1966 by Mattel. Special crystals were used to make the doll’s hair and swimsuit change color. Barbara Millicent Martin is presented as as actual person by Mattel, as is Hello Kitty by Sanrio 😎 by butterflypoo69
The creator of Barbie was Ruth Handler, wife of the co-founder of Mattel Toys, and she did indeed name the doll after her daughter Barbara.