The barbie doll was in ivented in 1959 by Ruth and Elliot Handler. The barbie was introduced to the world at the American Toy Fair in New York City. She came as a blonde or brunette and later, red hair was added in 1961. The first African American barbie and hispanic barbie were introduced in 1980. However, barbie did have a black friend by the name of Christie that was introduced in 1969. Her first job ,of over 100, was a teenage fashion doll. The first barbie was sold for $3. The latest trends in paris at that time were used as additional clothing. the clothing was sold from $1-$5. 300,00 barbie dolls were sold in the first year of production. A mint condition 1959 Barbie costs as much as $27,450. Her measurements are 11.5 inches tall,5 inches (bust), 3 1/4 inches (waist), 5 3/16 inches hips,, and her weight is 7 1/4 ounces. Barbie had bendable legs, and eyes that would open and shut in 1965. in 1967, a Twist and Turn barbie was invented. it had a moveable body and it twisted at the waist. The best selling barbie doll ever was the totally hair barbie 1992. She had hair from the top of her head to her toes.