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Barbie isn’t just a doll, she’s a global superstar!
Since 1959, Barbie has become famous for having over 200 fun and inspiring jobs, breaking world records, and just being everyone’s favourite toy.
If she was first created in 1959, can you do the maths and figure out how old she is now, in 2024? 🤓
We’ll give you a minute…
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65!
Did you guess correctly?
With such an exciting life and her very own Dreamhouse, Barbie is a true icon.
But did you know she holds multiple world records?
Let’s check out what makes her so iconic. 👇
The most expensive Barbie doll sold at auction ever was sold in New York in 2010…
This special Barbie, which wore a fancy black dress and had a sparkling pink diamond necklace, sold for a jaw-dropping $302,500 (£192,000) – you could buy a house for that much! 🤯
That’s one super pricey doll. 🤑
Did you know that Barbie’s motto is "You can be Anything"? ✨
We couldn’t agree more.
Superfan Bettina Dorfmann from Germany has owned the world’s largest collection of Barbie dolls since 2005, after collecting a record-breaking 18,500 different Barbies over the last 19 years.
Do you collect anything? 😎
The fastest time to dress a Barbie doll by a grown-up is 28.87 seconds and was achieved by Catherine Lomas (UK).
Doesn’t that sound like a fun record to try at home?!
Well, we’ve got some great news for you…
Come on Barbie, let’s go party and break a record!
There is a version of the same record title made just for you – people under 16. 😉
Show off your lightning-speed skills by dressing a Barbie doll in record time and watch the admiration roll in…
Do you think you’ve got what it takes?
Find out more here.
Good luck. 🤞