That’s right the children’s superstar doll has now turned 50 years old for 2009.

This is a significant milestone when you consider how many toys and brands and come and went in this time period alone.  In addition, few toys have had such an impact on America like Barbie dolls.

Barbie® is an American institution that could be likened to baseball, apple pie, and the Fourth of July.  Several generations of women have grown up with the different variations of this doll and now a new generation gets to enjoy Barbie® all over again.

To commerate this historic 50^th anniversary year, Mattel® has created a new Barbie doll that is designed to incorporate all the beauty and glamour that has been the standard of Barbie®.

50^th Anniversary Barbie Doll®

The 50^th Anniversary Barbie Doll does not disappoint.  Fans and collectors are impressed with how stylish this doll looks.  It offers an evening glamour dress that looks truly amazing for doll designs and even has couture twist built into it allowing fans of all ages to easily play with this beauty.

Another significant bonus is the 50^th Anniversary Barbie Doll was designed by Robert Best who shows off his creative genius in this awe inspiring doll.  He used as his model the original 1959 doll and has transformed into something truly remarkable by adapting modern trends and styling.  The result is a doll that many fans have already commented matches some current beauty queens in terms of looks and style.

With this launch, do not be surprised to see collectors snatch up this valuable collectors item and also to see a whole new generation of young girls enjoy playing with Barbie®.  If the last 50 years has taught us anything, it is young girls love to play with Barbie dolls.

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