Thursday 30 January 2014

Barbie Dolls & Doll Houses - Popular Girls Toys

Hey parents! Your daughter has Barbie mania? Don't worry! Do you know that Barbie mania has literally taken over the world and has captured the imagination of every little girl. Barbie dolls are the perfect gifts for girls and they come in a variety of styles, designs and themes.

Blog friends, Read on to know about Barbie dolls & check out why barbie toys is the best gift for girls?

About Barbie Dolls:

It all started when the American toy manufacturer, Mattel, launched the first Barbie doll in the year 1959. Having the reputation of being one of the leading brands among doll manufacturers, Barbie sales shot up by leaps and bounds, to a global customer base. By the year 2009, Barbie celebrated its 50th anniversary which included a runway show by top-notch designers.



The original idea for this Barbie doll came about when Ruth Handler, the wife of one of the co-founders of Mattel, wanted to create a doll that bore adult characteristics. However, the idea was not taken as a subject of interest by Mattel. Nevertheless, Handler came across Bild Lilli, a German doll. Bild Lilli's features and style were exactly what Handler wanted and from there on, the inspiration for the doll was created. The name 'Barbie' was bestowed after Handler's daughter, Barbara.


Some of the types of dolls which were manufactured since the yesteryears are the Malibu Barbie (1971 to 1977), the Superstar Barbie, the Black Barbie in 1980, a collectible special called the Holiday Barbie and Vintage Barbies. In fact some of the Barbie dolls created early on, had designers putting their own spin on them such as the Mackie's 1992 Neptune Fantasy. By the year 2000, the Fashion Model Collection, called Silkstones, came into the fore and they gained popularity among collectors. Mattel had also classified this toy based on the popularity of their global sales into separate boxes which were labelled pink, silver, golden, platinum and black label. Some of friends such as Ken, Midge, Stacy, Christie and Skipper also became famous collectibles. In addition, Mattel also offers the fun option of designing this fashion doll on its website.

Barbie Doll - Perfect Gift for Girls


Suitable for girls, this dolls come with additional accessories as well, and that has been the USP for the brand. The accessories include closets, shoes, pets, rings, barbie doll house etc. In addition, the slender silhouette, movable body parts and a fashion-savvy allure make Barbie, a go-to choice for girls all over the world.


With the commencement of E-commerce sites, purchasing a Barbie doll & Barbie doll house for your little girl has made everything easy with just a few clicks. With flexible, easy payment options such as net banking, cash on delivery or card on delivery, one can purchase different kinds of toys online, choosing from the wide array of options and can have the product delivered right at the doorstep.


What is your daughter's favorite toys? Tell us in the comments section below!



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