After beginning modestly in cardboard, the Dreamhouses became plastic, pastel, palatial and electrified, often all at once. They acquired elevators, sun decks, modern European furniture, recycling bins and multiple bedrooms - though Barbie remained perennially single and holding the lease (or mortgage).

More than 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide, the Barbie® Dreamhouse™ has so many amazing features -- three stories, eight rooms that include a carport (car not included) and a home office, a working elevator that fits four dolls or a Barbie® doll in a wheelchair, a pool that has a slide descending from the story above, five ...

The series is set in a fictional version of Malibu, California, where all of its inhabitants are dolls. The dolls behave like humans, though a number of the show's gags rely on their doll-like nature. The series centers on the life of Barbie, her friends, her siblings, her boyfriend Ken, and a number of pets.

1962 Then, in 1962, Mattel released the very first Barbie Dreamhouse, giving the doll a special place to call home. Several decades and many iterations later, Barbie's dreamhouse remains one of the most famous landmarks in fictional architecture - and continues to serve as inspiration for interior designers.

Barbie is an 11-inch- (29-cm-) tall plastic doll with the figure of an adult woman that was originally modeled on the Lilli doll (produced in West Germany from 1955 to 1964), a risqué gag gift for men. The Barbie target demographic is young children.

Mattel shut down its last U.S. factory - in Murray, Ky. - in 2001. Barbie, Hot Wheels and other Mattel toys are now made in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico and Thailand.

A view of the original Barbie Dreamhouse, released in 1962. Later houses would also draw from cutting-edge trends in architecture. A Dreamhouse released in 1979 was inspired by A-frame cabins, ditching the designated-use spaces in favor of something more flexible and open plan.

Barbie: 10 Best Dreamhouse Sets

1. 1 1962 Barbie Dreamhouse. via Mattel, Inc.
2. 2 1979 A-Frame Barbie Dreamhouse.
3. 3 2020 Barbie Dreamhouse With Accessible Elevator.
4. 4 1974 Barbie Townhouse.
5. 5 2000 Barbie Victorian Dreamhouse.
6. 6 1990 Barbie Magical Mansion.
7. 7 2023 Barbie Pool Party House.
8. 8 1998 Barbie Deluxe Dreamhouse.

"Barbie Doll" is a narrative poem written by American writer, novelist, and social activist Marge Piercy. It was published in 1971, during the time of second-wave feminism. It is often noted for its message of how a patriarchal society puts expectations and pressures on women, partly through gender role stereotyping.

Since 1959, Barbie's purpose has been to inspire the limitless potential in every girl. We have always known that a small doll can make a big impact. Today we bring power to our purpose, not only as a global icon, but as an advocate for real social and environmental change.

Barbie is a fashion doll created by American businesswoman Ruth Handler, manufactured by American toy company Mattel and launched in 1959. The toy is the figurehead of the Barbie brand that includes a range of fashion dolls and accessories.

It's not just the organic nostalgia and universality around “Barbie” that contributed to its rocketing success - it was a savvy marketing campaign. From the get-go, it was clear it would be the summer of pink as several brands collaborated with “Barbie” and ads flooded social media.

Mattel shut down its last U.S. factory - in Murray, Ky. - in 2001. Barbie, Hot Wheels and other Mattel toys are now made in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico and Thailand. It's a familiar narrative.

Barbie is a fashion doll created by American businesswoman Ruth Handler, manufactured by American toy company Mattel and launched in 1959. The toy is the figurehead of the Barbie brand that includes a range of fashion dolls and accessories.

The history of today's dollhouses can be traced back about four hundred years to the baby house display cases of Europe, which showed idealized interiors. Smaller dollhouses with more realistic exteriors appeared in Europe in the 18th century.

Barbie's first Dreamhouse suggested she was a college-educated girl. Barbie's 1962 Dreamhouse featured studious-looking books and varsity pennants, suggesting Barbie had attended college. Another cheeky facet: Its single bed alluded that Ken was not a constant fixture in the pad, according to the book.