NEW YORK (Reuters) - Barbie, the iconic doll that has claimed countless hours of girls' lives in a make-believe world that mirrored real life glamour, high-fashion and fabulous careers, is turning 50.

The 1950s were a time of simple, hands-on play, but not all toys were created equal. While many kids had classic items that ...

You’ve got to be at the top of your game to be a one-name model: There’s Iman, Naomi, Gisele — Barbie. The 11.5-inch plastic doll is still on top as a high-fashion muse as she approaches her 50th ...

, I was inspired to go home and root through the Barbie box tucked away at the top of my closet. There are only a few things I still have from my childhood. Opening the lid on my pink vinyl Barbie ...

Barbie’s a well-preserved 50 years old in ’09, and a raft of big-namers are dolling her in custom couture for the big day. Here’s a look at the other designer threads she’s sported…. The gallery takes ...

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Barbie turns 50 this week. I know, I know — she doesn't look it. How does she do it? Plastics. Over the years, Barbie has been blond and brunette. White, black and Hispanic. Curly-haired and ...

Barbie turns 50 years old next week — but you can't tell. She's had so many incarnations and makeovers — Disco Barbie, Malibu Barbie, Harley Davidson Barbie. We invite you to send photos of your own ...

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