Barbie is introducing dolls with wheelchairs and prosthetic limbs in its newest Fashionistas line, which aims to offer kids more diverse representations of beauty. Mattel is marking the 60th birthday of the iconic Barbie brand, which was launched on March 9, 1959. See how the doll has changed through the years.
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Teenage fashion model, 1959
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Registered nurse, 1961
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Astronaut, 1965
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Surgeon, 1973
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Olympic athlete, 1975
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Aerobics instructor, 1984
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Veterinarian, 1985
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Rapper, 1992
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Marine Corps sergeant, 1992
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Business executive, 1992
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Police officer, 1993
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Army medic, 1993
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Firefighter, 1995
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Dentist, 1997
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Airline pilot, 1999
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Ballerina, 2006
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Chef, 2007
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Soccer coach, 2008
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Swim instructor, 2008
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Race car driver, 2010
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News anchor, 2010
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Computer engineer, 2010
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Architect, 2011
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Presidential candidate, 2012
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Entrepreneur, 2014
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Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, 2014
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Super Sparkle superhero, 2015
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In 2015, the Barbie Fashionista line represented eight skin tones, 14 facial structures, 22 hairstyles, 23 hair colors and 18 eye colors.
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Just ahead of International Women's Day last year, Barbie introduced a batch of new dolls based on real-life figures. From left are Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo and Katherine Johnson.
