Ruth Handler, the creator of Barbie, stated, "My whole philosophy of Barbie was that through the doll, the little girl could be anything she wanted to be. Barbie always represented the fact that a woman had choices." This vision sparked a revolution in children's toys, challenging the limited roles assigned to girls.
Initially, Barbie faced skepticism from toy buyers when she debuted at the New York Toy Fair in 1959. Despite her striking black-and-white striped swimsuit and innovative design, many believed she wouldn’t sell, demonstrating the challenges she overcame.
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