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Barbie is a best-selling fashion doll launched in 1959. The doll is produced by Mattel, Inc., and is a major source of revenue for the company. The American businesswoman Ruth Handler (1916-2002) is regarded as the creator of Barbie, and the doll's design was inspired by a German doll called Bild Lilli.

Barbie has been an important part of the toy fashion doll market for nearly fifty years, and has been the subject of numerous controversies and lawsuits, often involving parody of the doll and her lifestyle. In recent years, Barbie has faced increasing competition from the Bratz range of dolls.

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Step2 Fantasy Vanity Step2 Fantasy Vanity

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I purchased the vanity for my Granddaughter. It was sturdy and durable. There were only a few pieces to put together. The hair accessories were cute and perfect size. She loved it. This is a good one to pick if you need it to last awhile. Thicker and heavier plastic. I would recommend it.

I bought this vanity for my granddaughter and she loves it. She is 4 years old and thinks she is a princess; LIKE MOST LITTLE GIRLS. She was happy to give her old kitchen away to make room for her vanity.

Don't waste your time on cheap dollar store knock offs or the expensive, over-done Disney versions...this is your best bet. Well made, sturdy and very cute, this vanity does the job. Very affordable and large. My daughter is 3 1/2 - this fit her perfectly. The chair is great and sturdy. She will be able to use this for a long time. It was easy to put together, too. We put it against a wall to give it more stablility, but it works free-standing. She loves sitting at it and putting on make up and playing with her doll's hair. It also has a working light that automatically shuts off after a time so that's a great feature, too. Would definitely purchase again or for a gift.

We purchased this as a Christmas gift for our grand-daughter. It was easy to assemble and very sturdy. Our grand-daughter loves it and we would highly recommend it!!!

I purchased this for my little sister for Christmas. I tried to get her to want a wooden or metal vanity but she insisted on this one. So me being the frugal person I am I immediatly searched for the best prices on the net. Amazon of course was the cheapest and I got free shipping. She loves the vanityd and plays with it almost daily. It is a little difficult to set up but other than that it's a relatively easy to use product.

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Give your little girl some extra glamour with this kid-sized Fantasy Vanity from Step2. Your little make-up or hair artist can get ready using the shatterproof, plastic mirror that's safe and functional...

Barbie 80's Cher Bob Mackie Doll Barbie 80's Cher Bob Mackie Doll

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I bought this as a collector's item for my mother, who is a huge Cher fan. I think the Barbie is just awesome and looks just like she did in the 80's. My mother just loved the gift and couldn't figure out where I found it. I got exactly what was advertised on the website, very happy with my purchase.

I bought the doll as a gift for one of my friends who is a huge Cher fan. She loved it. The doll actually looks like Cher and is dressed in an outfit she wore in one of her concerts. Because she is in stocking and a garter belt, this doll is more appropriate for adults.

What a great year - Barbie, most of my friends and I all turned 50. I purchased this as a gift commemorating Fabulous At 50. She absolutely adored it. It arrived in a prompt and timely manner and was packaged very nicely. I would recommend this vendor as a reputable dealer with quality products.

THIS AGAIN IS FOR A TOTAL CHER FAN AND IT IS REALLY GREAT. CAME IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE, BRAND NEW AND BEAUTIFUL. NOW JUST HAVE TO MAIL IT TO SWEDEN.

I am by no means a doll collector, but I do think Cher is awesome so when this doll was released, in one of my favorite iconic Cher outfits no less, I had to snatch one up. Well, two actually, lol. One to take out of the box and enjoy as a novelty, and the other to keep in its original packaging, which with its sleek black finish and holographic background is nearly as gorgeous as the doll itself. I've never reviewed a Barbie before, so I'm not quite sure what to say that isn't evident in the photos. The likeness to the real Cher is actually very good (insert plastic joke here), though the cheekbones probably could have been slightly more exaggerated, and the hair is kind of lumpy from being squished in the package. The outfit is an exact replica of the costume she wore during the Turn Back Time/Strong Enough segment of her 2002/2003 Farewell Tour, which in itself was an updated version of the piece she wore in the 1989 Turn Back Time music video. I will say I was just a little disappointed that it didn't include the infamous thong, but I suppose that might have looked strange on a Barbie doll. Like I said, I'm no Barbie enthusiast, I just buy what I like. But I am curious why, after about two years of being on the market, this particular doll has not seen the increase in value that other Cher dolls have had recently. Maybe it was made in greater numbers than say, the Half Breed Indian Chief Cher doll, which I also have, but it did come out around the same time in the same Black Label line. Anyway, that's not important. It's still a smokin' hot doll and a real conversation piece when friends come over.

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Designed by Bob Mackie, Cher doll sets the world on fire in an iconic, original ensemble from her 1989 music video. Featuring beautiful detailing with authentic face sculpt and Cher's true-to-life cascading curly back hair...

Barbie and the Diamond Castle 18 Barbie and the Diamond Castle 18" Foil Balloon Child

Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper

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I watched this when i was younger, and it was a fantastic movie! The songs, the characters and the storyline. The I'm just like you song gave me goosebumps! Erikaa's songs were just as brilliant. Preminger also was quite entertaining throughout the movie. Overall it was a great movie. It's worth seeing!:)

The best story-line out of the whole barbie movie series. Great musical with interesting new characters.

I really do love this movie. If my daughter watches anything, I always try to get her to watch this! I find myself singing the songs. You won't be disappointed, especially for $5 at Target.

I bought this movie at Target for five bucks! My two girls LOVE this dvd. This animation is not the best, but they dance to it and really enjoy it. The villian is actually great drama; the music is quite good in this dvd. I was pleasantly surprised by this five dollar purchase. The story is pretty good too.

I am 18 years old, and I am a lover of all Barbie movies. Princess and the Pauper is my favorite Barbie movie of all time! I watch it every time I feel sick to cheer me up. I love the songs, and the characters, and how colorful everything is. I recommend this to all little girls, and even some big ones too.

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Barbie's excellent musical debut features first-rate voices and songs, and a captivating story about love, responsibility, and freedom. Based on Mark Twain's The Prince and the Pauper, the 85-minute computer-animated adventure is about two almost identical girls who, though born into very different circumstances, are amazingly alike...

Barbie Fairytopia Barbie Fairytopia

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Totally exceeded expectations, love the Barbie series, much more than I thought I would, very nice, always about standing up for what is right and being a friend.

My 4 year old daughter loves all the barbie movies so I bought this one for her birthday. She now has all the barbie movies that have come out so far. She loves barbie and all the wonderful stories that are portrayed in these great movies.

My parents sent my two daughters (3 and 2) Fairytopia and they seem to really enjoy it. It has fairies, Barbie, and bright colors. However, those three things alone don't make a good movie. As an adult watching, I was disappointed. The animation is lacking as well as the script, character voices, and overall sincerity of the movie. I do like the messages sent throughout the movie, but it's still unbearable to sit through. We have Swan Lake as well and hope it's better than this one. I'd skip buying this one unless you enjoy collecting Barbie.

I like this movie. It's got more danger in it than some of the newest Barbie movies, and I like that. Elina and her friends are chased by firebirds and fungus. Elina has to get past guards and other obstacles. It has a lot of self sacrifice and and doing things for those you care about. There is some humor and the animation is beautiful. (I recall reading one interview that said the animation looked half-done. Their favorite Barbie movie is "the Nutcracker", in which the story is absolutely beautiful but the animation is pathetic!) However, there's a couple of things I didn't like. 1: Elina and Nalu's little... 'relationship'. It's so ridiculous! They hold hands as he pulls her through the water and they look all dove-eyed into each other's faces and smile and then when they have to leave, Nalu grabs her hand and says, "Be safe. I hope we meet again." He swims off and leaves Elina smiling and looking fondly in his direction. And I'm like, "What?!?!?!?" In Mermaidia, he's in love with Nori! Is it just me, or is this Prince Nalu a player and a cassanova???? 2:The two happy trolls who rhyme all the time bug me. They're a major marketing ploy. They're irritating and there because they'll be another thing to sell. And they are ugly, big-eyelashed dwarfs who act all sweet and innocent and smile one-toothed simles. They get on Elina's nerves a little, but not enough. Not the way they would in real life. Overall, though, I really like this movie. Once I was past the totally random Prince Nalu part, this was an awesome movie and I loved it.

I normally like musicals but this wasn't one. However I did enjoy it. It is the first movie of a mini series. I believe there is four movies. I liked this one, the second, and the third one but hated the fourth movie. This was original story and a good one. I liked the characters, the acting, and the animation was top notch. They did an excellent job making this movie. I would suggest it for individuals who like fairys and Barbie. Kristy Star Sisk

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Bravery, commitment to friendship, and personal sacrifice empower the weak and give rise to unlikely heroes in the magical world of Fairytopia. Elina (played by Barbie) is a wingless fairy who is mercilessly teased by a trio of spiteful fairies...

Barbie and the Diamond Castle Barbie and the Diamond Castle

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A great collection of songs from a couple of the Barbie movies. Very lovely songs enjoyed by my 6 year old daughter. Great songs for young girls to sing along to.

My girls loved the movie so I thought I get them the CD and they love it. They know all the words and love dancing to it. So now I can have my TV back.

This CD is great! My daughter loves all of the songs from the movie so the soundtrack was necessary. We play it every day.

I loved the movie and the soundtrack too. It has two bonus songs "I need to Know" from the Island Princess and "Shine" from the 12 Dancing Princesses. I really liked this, because "I need to know" is the main song I'd like to have from its movie, and so this saves me the trouble of having to but the Island Princess soundtrack. "Shine", my favorite of all Barbie songs, isn't available on any other soundtrack, so I got it here, too. I really like the movie version of "Connected" and the pop versions of "We're Gonna Find It", "Two Voices" and "Believe". The only two songs I don't care for so much are "Wonderful Me" sung by Lydia and "Double Vision" by Ian and Jeremy, but I don't mind listening to them and they crack my brother up so they're ok. It's a good soundtrack and for about $5 it's great!:)

My 4 year old daughter sings most of the songs on this CD and knows all the words. It's one of her favorites to listen to over and over again. We also have the movie and she loves that too! That's why I bought the CD, so she could listen to the music in the car or in her room. If your girl is into Barbie movies this CD is a must have!

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Barbie and the Diamond Castle

Dance Workout with Barbie [VHS] Dance Workout with Barbie [VHS]

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This is a cute exercise video made in the 80's. Barbie's large 3D rendered form was advanced back in the day. The only issue with this video is how quickly the exercises become. One moment barbie is raising her leg, next she is bending down to touch her toes then suddenly bending to the side. With the generation of the DanceDanceRevolution movement, this shouldn't be a problem. However to anyone who doesn't frequently work-out the pace is tiresome to keep up with. This is a cute video to collect.

I thought this was going to be cheesy and stupid, since I am 26 years old. It was surprisingly entertaining and I had trouble keeping up with the moves. It was a very hard workout for me. I was entertained by the dance moves, and laughed at Barbie dancing, which kept me moving. My only complaint is that they don't break down some of the dance moves and I had trouble following some of it.

I remember when this video first came out(that s a VERY long time ago). I loved it then, I love it now. It really is one of the only things that gets me to workout. I think kids of all ages will like this video.

When I was in the 4th grade I saw it at Blockbuster & I asked my mom to get it for me. I enjoyed it. I would not give this to a baby, but I think that fitness promotion is great especially since this is the age of video games. Too many people are overweight in our society and if this is something that would promote health is young people then I am all for it.

I hate the girls in this video. They are ultra-skinny (looks like their parents keep on denying them food), have smiles too big to be true, and they are unnaturally pretty. Barbie never seems to get tired, if she was a REAL human she would tire out halfway though this junk. Everybody seems to have been taking a TON of stimulants. (Like the other reviewer said) Why do they have to make Barbie totally perfect? My eight year old cousin watched this and she hates it too. Hope I did some help, KP

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Shrimp on the Barbie [VHS] Shrimp on the Barbie [VHS]

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I've been to Australia six times and seen all the Cheech Marin movies, so it was a necessity to have this movie. I've really enjoyed it and recommend it to anyone who loves Australia as I do.

The movie was in excellent shape the box was original and it was delivered in a timely manor. I would rate this company and its order and delivery practices very high. thank you.

The title is so stupid it makes you want to watch it. Love Cheech Merin!!!!

I WILL WATCH THIS MOVIE OVER AND OVER AGAIN. I WAS SURPRISED TO FIND A DIFFICULT MOVIE TO FIND AT SUCH A CHEAP PRICE.

This is one of the greatest movies EVER! If you do not own it buy it, also check out some of cheech`s other movies born in east la is just as good. :)

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Elmo's World - Wild Wild West [VHS] Elmo's World - Wild Wild West [VHS]

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My 2 1/2 year-old daughter cannot get enough of this one! By far, the best Elmo video there is....

I'll have to admit I don't really sit through these DVDs, just pop them in when I'm trying to entertain my grandson and it's too late or cold to go outside. He seems to enjoy them and Elmo has always been a safe choice.

My 2 yr old granddaughter LOVES this Elmo video! We usually watch it 2 or 3 times in a row. She has learned all the dances and will dance and sing along. It's a cute one, I'd highly recommend it!

My daughter just turned 3 and loves Elmo! She really likes this DVD! I'd say it's a good buy for your child if they are an Elmo fan!

My son is 3 months old and is very entertained by this video. He looks at the video and coes with a few arm and hand movements. I find that the video is a fun tool for learning and recommend it for young children.

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The first Elmo's World home video special. Starring the Muppets of Sesame Street. Special appearances by Travis Tritt and The Noodle Family, Kristen Chenoweth, Bill Irwin and Michael Jeter. Bonus segments include Hero Guy and Monster Clubhouse

RoomMates RMK1158SCS Barbie Deco Peel & Stick Appliques RoomMates RMK1158SCS Barbie Deco Peel & Stick Appliques

Removable, repositionable and reusable wall stickers, kids wall murals, borders and kids growth charts! RoomMates stick to any smooth surface: painted walls, windows, doors, mirrors, tile and ceramic,...

Set of 70 LED Hot Barbie Pink C6 Christmas Lights - Green Wire Set of 70 LED Hot Barbie Pink C6 Christmas Lights - Green Wire

Set of 70 LED C6 Christmas Lights Item #X6G0710 Features: Color: hot pink bulbs / green wire Number of bulbs on string: 70 Bulb size: C6 Spacing between each bulb: 6 inches Lighted string length: 34 feet Total string length: 35 feet Additional Product Features: Commercial Grade Lights If one light goes out the rest will stay lit Lights are equipped with Lamp Lock feature, which makes them replaceable, interchangeable and keeps them from falling out...

American Red Cross Automatic Night Light American Red Cross Automatic Night Light

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We bought this light after the birth of our baby. We use it in our own room so that we can see as we navigate to the bassinet when he wakes up crying. It replaced an older nightlight we had using a normal candescent light with a switch. Pros: - Seems green friendly as a result of the photosensor and the LED lights - Easy to use - we plugged it into an outlet with a clear view of the room (so that shadows don't block the photosensor), and it does the rest Cons - It produces less light than the one it replaced, as others have mentioned. However, it is not to a point for us that we can't see. So we don't find this to be a pressing issue - During dusk, or if you place the light in an area with a shadow, it turns on "half way" so that you have small amounts of light. This doesn't seem energy efficient, though we're probably talking about pennies per month in real dollar terms.

I bought this thinking my 19 month old son would be unable to remove it from the wall. It being American Red Cross, I figured it would be toddler safe...I was wrong. Every morning I come in to find this on the floor because he's pulled it out of the wall. There is absolutely no difference between this and a regular night light. In fact, this is worse! The actual light is HORRIBLE! I have no idea what color-blind fool decided to label this as having a 'soft white light', but it's a very creepy yellow/orange light, and if your child has a good size room, it won't light the whole thing. I keep this on a wall just by the door, and it BARLY reaches the bed across the room. Don't get me wrong, I don't want a spotlight in there, but I do want to be able to see where I'm going if I go in to change his diaper at night, or bring him some juice. I definitely recommend looking elsewhere. I think I'm just gonna go with the light that screws into the outlet plate...the one I SHOULD have gone with from the beginning.

We got this for our nursery which has green walls. The light is simply not bright enough. Perhaps if our walls were light-colored it would actually serve its purpose. The package also says "cool white light" but the light is actually orange. The base of the light is white, the cover is clear and overall it is reminiscent of a parking light on a car. I am planning on returning this to the store I got it from.

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The American Red Cross and The First Years have joined together to offer a collection of infant and toddler wellness and safety products that parents can trust. The American Red Cross Automatic LED Nightlight provides fast, as-needed illumination in the nursery or anywhere in the house where you need a lilttle light for your little one! Available in the U...

Barbie in a Mermaid Tale Barbie in a Mermaid Tale

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Barbie and the Three Musketeers Barbie and the Three Musketeers

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Plot: Cranky middle aged person wants to take over a kingdom, Barbie and her friends save the day. EVERY SINGLE BARBIE FILM HAS THE SAME PLOT, AND THEY ALL COPY OTHER STORIES (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A FEW) MATTEL SHOULD BE MORE ORGINAL. I WOULD RECOMMEND THE BRATZ MOVIES, WHICH ARE ORGINAL, AND HAVE DIFFERENT PLOTS. Waste of money

This movie was bought with my 8 year old daughter in mind for Christmas. Who would have thought the my oldest would have loved it as well. This seems to be the favorite of all the barbie movies so far.

This movie is a nice treat for little girls, and teaches them about self-esteem and confidence at the same time. I would recommend it for the die-hard Barbie fan in your life.

I got this for my 3yr old daughter for Christmas and she could watch it all day every day.

Gave this to my four year old granddaughter for Christmas. She watches it over and over again. Just loves it!!

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JOIN BARBIE AS CORRINE, A YOUNG COUNTRY GIRL HEADED TO PARIS TO PURSUE HER BIG DREAM - TO BECOME A FEMALE MUSKETEER!

Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia

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This is a good movie, my daughter loves Barbie's she likes all the movies for Barbie but her favorite is Mermaids, so we had to get the mermaid barbie movie.Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia

Great video for young girls - add Barbie Mermaid beutiful gift pkg I will carry this in my line of fairy/mermaid - big hit with parents of young daughters/grand daughters who did not want them influenced with the popular tween idols.

Another cute movie about Barbie. Five yr old loves all Barbie movies and enjoyed it.

I read some of the other reviews and honestly its a kids movie, do they really need to be "all that?" My daughters love it and they are huge mermaid fans! They don't ever complain about it. I don't think kids really care about how in depth the movie is they really care about the mermaids and barbies! We love it and still watch it all the time!

This video is the second in a series called "Barbie Fairytopia." My daughter (turning 5) has loved the movies for a year now. I love them because they depict Barbie as a strong, independent girl who solves each crisis she meets independently, without the help of a prince or any other "handsome young man." She makes friends with the boys she meets, and has other wonderful friends in the stories, but she pretty much "saves the day" by herself. A great lesson for young girls everywhere! it's also a beautifully made movie, filled with extremely colorful scenes and characters.

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BARBIE - FAIRYTOPIA: MERMAIDIA (DVD MOVIE)

Barbie Three Musketeers Cake Cupcake (12) Ring Favors Barbie Three Musketeers Cake Cupcake (12) Ring Favors

Barbie Three Musketeers cake cupcake rings favors come in sets of (12) rings per pkg. There are 4 styles and you will get an assortment of the four styles in each pkg Use to decorate cakes. cupcakes, brownies or cookies or as little party favors

Barbie Three Musketeers Cake Topper Kit Barbie Three Musketeers Cake Topper Kit

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My grand-daughter was thrilled to see pretty the "Barbie Three Musketeer Cake Topper!" After the cake topper was washed up she had fun playing with it. All she was talking about for a month was a "Barbie Three Musketeer Party." A "SPECIAL THANKS" to Amazon to find where I could order the cake topper!!!

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Barbie Three Musketeers Cake Topper is brand new and comes complete with Barbie doll Figure 3 inches tall with plastic back round pieces . Comes complete with a box of birthday candles and edible sprinkle confetti in pastel colors ***Please note the flowers and other swirls on the cake are made of icing and not included in the set***

Barbie & the Diamond Castle Heart Cupcake Rings & Pics 12 Pk Barbie & the Diamond Castle Heart Cupcake Rings & Pics 12 Pk

Barbie and the Diamond Castle Cupcake Rings and Pics. Includes 4 plastic pink diamond rings and 8 Barbie picks.

Bottle, Barbie Funtainer Bottle, Bottle, Barbie Funtainer Bottle,

What better way to keep your beverages hot or cold than with a Barbie FUNtainer from Thermos. A brand you can trust, Thermos bottles keep your beverages fresh until lunchtime and beyond! -TherMax® double wall vacuum insulation -Unbreakable stainless steel -Hygienic push button lid with pop-up straw -Capacity: 12oz/355ml -Keeps cold 12 hours, hot 5 hours

A4 Tech KBS-6000P Princess Desktop Set - Barbie Pink A4 Tech KBS-6000P Princess Desktop Set - Barbie Pink

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I use this keyboard and mouse at work every day! My co-workers laugh at me because it is kid sized but it adds a girly touch to my office along with my pink computer chair. I have no problems with it, and it fits my small hands. Definitely a girl thing to have!

the computer mouse and keyboard are sooo cute! i cant wait to get it!

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A4 Tech KBS-6000P mini kids keyboard is 2/3 the size of a normal keyboard. The distance between each key cap was specially designed for kids' small hands. It has so many benefits for your child when he or she is using the computer...

HP Model 51626A Black High-Capacity Inkjet Cartridge HP Model 51626A Black High-Capacity Inkjet Cartridge

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This is an ink cartridge for an older black and white printer which I've used for some time. I'm finding many of the Amazon vendors who are sending out "used" cartridges are sending out cartridges that have apparently been sitting in a drawer for some time and are defective. Often they will have a blob of ink on the bottom and not work at all, especially after the blob is wiped out. One vendor has even sent me the wrong cartridge entirely, and not responded back when I asked him what to do about it?? So watch out, because it may not be worth the hassle for you.

The package is a little distressed but the cartrige is in flawless condition. It's a great deal!!!!!!!!!

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Item #: HEW51626A. Original HP Inkjet Print CartridgesThe Science Behind Brilliant Printing.HP inkjet cartridges are more than just a box of ink, they are carefully designed combinations of proprietary inks and sophisticated printheads...

History

Ruth Handler watched her daughter Barbara at play with paper dolls, and noticed that she often enjoyed giving them adult roles. At the time, most children's toy dolls were representations of infants. Realizing that there could be a gap in the market, Handler suggested the idea of an adult-bodied doll to her husband Elliot, a co-founder of the Mattel toy company. He was unenthusiastic about the idea, as were Mattel's directors.

During a trip to Europe in 1956 with her children Barbara and Kenneth, Ruth Handler came across German toy doll called Bild Lilli.[1] The adult-figured Lilli doll was exactly what Handler had in mind, so she purchased three of them. She gave one to her daughter and took the others back to Mattel. The Lilli doll was based on a popular character appearing in a comic strip drawn by Reinhard Beuthin for the newspaper Die Bild-Zeitung. Lilli was a working girl who knew what she wanted and was not above using men to get it. The Lilli doll was first sold in Germany in 1955, and although it was initially sold to adults, it became popular with children who enjoyed dressing her up in outfits that were available separately.

Upon her return to the United States, Handler reworked the design of the doll (with help from engineer Jack Ryan) and the doll was given a new name, Barbie, after Handler's daughter Barbara. The doll made its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York on March 9, 1959. This date is also used as Barbie's official birthday. Mattel acquired the rights to the Bild Lilli doll in 1964 and production of Lilli was stopped. The first Barbie doll wore a black and white zebra striped swimsuit and signature topknot ponytail, and was available as either a blonde or brunette. The doll was marketed as a "Teen-age Fashion Model," with her clothes created by Mattel fashion designer Charlotte Johnson. The first Barbie dolls were manufactured in Japan, with their clothes hand-stitched by Japanese homeworkers. Around 350,000 Barbie dolls were sold during the first year of production.

Ruth Handler believed that it was important for Barbie to have an adult appearance, and early market research showed that some parents were unhappy about the doll's chest, which had distinct breasts. Barbie's appearance has been changed many times, most notably in 1971 when the doll's eyes were adjusted to look forwards rather than having the demure sideways glance of the original model.

Barbie was one of the first toys to have a marketing strategy based extensively on television advertising, which has been copied widely by other toys. It is estimated that over a billion Barbie dolls have been sold worldwide in over 150 countries, with Mattel claiming that three Barbie dolls are sold every second.

The standard range of Barbie dolls and related accessories are manufactured to approximately 1/6th scale, which is also known as playscale. Barbie products include not only the range of dolls with their clothes and accessories, but also a huge range of Barbie branded goods such as books, fashion items and video games. Barbie has appeared in a series of animated films and makes a brief guest appearance in the 1999 film Toy Story 2.

Almost uniquely for a toy fashion doll, Barbie has become a cultural icon and has been given honors that are rare in the toy world. In 1974 a section of Times Square in New York City was renamed Barbie Boulevard for a week, while in 1985 the artist Andy Warhol created a painting of Barbie.

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