Barbie over the years

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Barbie Timeline

Since the release of the iconic Barbie doll in 1959, however, it has changed quite a bit, changing along with the ideals that society set for women. Tumblr user Tenaflyviper collected headshots of barbies from every year since 1959 and combined them in collages so we can watch them evolve.

Barbie is entering her 65th year! See newspaper ads and stories about Barbie from when she burst on the scene in 1959!

Barbies were the ish

After 50 successful years Barbie is still going strong, but not without a little controversy. Here's everything you need to know about this iconic toy!

We asked former Barbie designer Carol Spencer about Barbie's 64-year journey.

We'll always have a soft spot in our hearts for 1992 Barbie (a.k.a. the best-selling one of all time). Life in plastic is fantastic, and Barbie has been making life look effortless since 1959. With the release of Barbie, the highly anticipated movie featuring Margot Robbie in the iconic role — and the Barbiecore phenomenon, featuring home décor and wardrobes in Barbie's signature pink — the doll is only getting more popular in her sixties. While she always looks great in pink, Barbie's look…