Perhaps no toy is so popular over the years in addition to Barbie dolls. Yes, Barbie is a doll manufactured by Mattel Inc, an American toy company. Dolls created by Ruth Handler - Mattel Inc owner - was first released in 1959 and became a phenomenal doll sales is never less than 1 million units per month, in its first today.
What is interesting about Barbie dolls, able to hypnotize girls around the world? Discover the shocking facts of the prettiest doll in the world.
HISTORY OF BARBIE
Barbie doll begins with the birth of Ruth Handler's concern when he saw his daughter - Barbara - who played with paper dolls and doll treats it like an adult. In those days (the 1950s), the toys were manufactured in the United States is a toy for the baby. And seeing her interaction with paper dolls, Ruth - who was then already established toy company Mattel - seize the opportunity to make toys for children over five years. At that time, Elliot Handler - her husband, who is also co-founder of Mattel - not too enthusiastic response to the idea of his wife.
Bild Lilli
The idea became an obsession Ruth while on vacation with his family to Germany in 1956. In a toy store, she found stuffed toy named Bild Lilli. The dolls are made by drawing cartoon creations Reinhard Beuthin was quite popular in Germany. Seeing the interest of the children at the doll, finally opened the eyes of Elliot and Ruth for making a kind dolls are manufactured in their country, the United States.
Jack Ryan - Mattel designer - Ruth and Elliot Bild Lilli doll redesign a beautiful doll named Barbie. Doll was first displayed at the American International Toy Fair in New York on March 9, 1959 tanggan. The date is officially named the birthday of Barbie.
After a successful Barbie released in the U.S. market, in 1964 Mattel bought the rights Bild Lilli. In the same year, Bild Lilli doll production was stopped and all shares purchased by Mattel.
CURRICULUM VITAE BARBIE
Barbie and Ken
Barbie is the world's first toy background specially made and published by the media. In 1960, the publishing house Random House made a series of novels that tell about the life history of these dolls. It is said that Barbie's full name is Barbra Millicent Roberts, born to a married couple George and Margaret Roberts are tingggal in the town of Willows, Wisconsin.
As a girl, Barbie favored by many men in her town. But of the many men, the only man who won her heart was Ken - full name Ken Carson. Their love story began in 1961. Barbie and Ken's relationship did not run smoothly and often have off and on. Their relationship ended in 2004, when Mattel stated officially that Barbie and Ken decided to split up. But in February 2006, Mattel claimed romance Barbie and Ken reconnect.
Barbie has 6 brothers, namely:
1. Skipper Roberts (commonly called Skipper, introduced by Mattel in 1964), is the younger sister Barbie.
2. A pair of twin brothers: Todd and Tutti (both characters were introduced in 1960. Later, in 1990, renamed Stacie Tutti).
3. Kelly Robertson (also called Kelly or Shelly. Character was introduced in 1995), is the younger sister Barbie. Kelly usually appear in wujudul 4 year old child.
4. Krissy Roberts (Mattel introduced in 1999) is also one of the less popular sister Barbie. Character Krissy withdrawn from circulation in 2001.
5. Chelsea (Mattel will be introduced in 2011), is the sister of Barbie that will appear in mid-2011.
INTERESTING FACTS BARBIE
Barbie name inspired from the name of daughter Ruth and Elliot Handler: Barbara. While the name Ken - Barbie lover - is the name of their son: Kenneth.
If converted into life-size, Barbie is the posture:
Weight: 49 kg
Height: 161 cm
Vital Size: 29 - 46-84 cm
The first Barbie doll that was released in 1959 wearing a zebra striped swimsuit in black and white with pigtails ponytail hair (which later became the hallmark of all Barbie dolls). In his first appearance, the Barbie appears in two versions: a blond Barbie (blonde) and a brunette (brunette).
The First Barbie
According to a survey conducted by Mattel from 1959 to 2010: At least 100,000 people collector Barbie fanatics in this world. Ninety percent of them women - average age 40 years - the average purchase twenty Barbie dolls each year. About 40% of them spend at least U.S. $ 1,000 / year just to buy trinkets Barbie dolls (ranging from apparel, accessories, etc.).
Barbie is the third toy promoted on television. The first toys were promoted and advertised in the media it was Mr. Potato Head. This toy was first aired on television on May 1, 1952 and sold for U.S. $ 0.98. While the second toy, Mrs Potato is an advertisement aired on television in 1953.
Barbie was the first toy that is sold internationally to 150 countries. Mattel claimed at least three Barbie dolls are sold every second.
Barbie is a toy first to introduce "Modeling Scale 1/6" (1:6 Scale Modeling), which later became the standard size modeling toys and action figures. "Modeling Scale 1/6" is also called Playscale Miniaturism.
Barbie is a doll too - and toys - first sold at Christie's auction in London. On 26 September 2006, the doll Barbie in Midnight Red (1965 production) sold at the highest price of U.S. $ 17,000 (9,000 pounds)
Barbie, Ken, and Toy Story
Barbie doll is a toy and the first virtual actress. Since 1987 until today, Barbie has been "instrumental" in 23 films and a cameo in the second film. The first Barbie movie Barbie and the Rockers was: Out of this World (released in 1987, created by DIC Entertainment and Saban Productions). Meanwhile, Barbie's latest movie titled Barbie Princess Charm School will be released mid-year 2011. Barbie also played a role as an extra in the movie Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3. In the movie, Barbie plays as himself.
Barbie doll became world culture icon and is the first toy that gets the honors. As a reward, in 1974, the Government changed the name of New York Times Square became Barbie Boulevard and use the name for 1 week.
CONTROVERSY streak BARBIE
Lingerie Barbie
Since its release until this day, Barbie dolls endlessly controversy, criticism and ridicule. Here is a complete record of the controversy surrounding the Barbie doll, since its release to date:
In 1960, Barbie has come under fire and been criticized for his form that displays "dream body shape women", thus encouraging the women of that era to shape their body like Barbie. Consequently, people with anorexia in the period rose sharply. From this came the expression "Barbie Syndrome", which is an expression of the condition of women who want to have the body "as perfect" Barbie.
In 1985, Mattel released a Barbie product called "Heart Family Midge" doll stomach that can be opened. Barbie in the stomach, we can see the fetus (baby ready for birth) in perfect shape. Purpose of the release of the doll is to explain the process of having a baby and an educational tool for children. However, products made in the form of a pretty "awful" is, make parents and children stifling protest at Mattel. Not long after that, the product was finally withdrawn from circulation.
In 1992, Mattel released a collection called Teen Talk Barbie Teen Barbie, in which each doll can speak a few sentences (and each doll uttered different). Of the many dolls were released, Barbie saying "Math class is tough!" Has come under fire from the American Association of University Women, because they encourage young women to antagonize Mathematics. In October 1992, Mattel officially withdraw all Barbie dolls pronounce sentence.
Oreo Fun Barbie
In 1993, Barbie dolls became the subject of parody is quite shocking and surprising their parents. Is a group called Barbie Liberation Organization (BLO) - a group of teenage kicks - which include "voice box" GI Joe dolls in the Barbie doll, then secretly put the doll into the display racks in various toy stores sell Barbie. And when there are children who buy Barbie toys, and accidentally hit the "voice box", will emerge from the doll's speech, such as "Eat lead, Cobra" or "Vengeance is mine". This action was troubling parents and Barbie sales had declined at the time. But the action was quickly handled.
In 1997, Mattel launched a collaboration with Barbie Nabisco Oreo Cookies and which they named "Oreo Fun Barbie". For sales, Mattel issued a Barbie with a white version and black. When the black doll was released, protests and community emerge from Afro-America. They consider it insulting puppet of the Afro-American as bring meaning "black on the outside, white on the inside". To avoid such a racial issue, Mattel Barbie finally decided to withdraw from the black market.
In 1997 also, the music grop Aqua released a song called Barbie Girl. The song was criticized for containing the lyrics "You can Brush My Hair / Undress me anywhere". Lyrics was considered very vulgar and very inappropriate depict Barbie dolls are toys that anak.Pada dated 11 September 1997, Mattel reported this song and bring him to justice. But in July 2002, the group won a court Aqua and MCA Records - as a producer Aqua - because their songs are classified as song parodies, and is protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Black Canary Barbie
Beginning in 2000, the parents were surprised by the appearance of a collection featuring Barbie Lingerie Barbie figure, dressed in a super sexy. Polemics and controversy erupted at the time. Responding to the complaints of parents at the time, explained that Mattel Barbie Lingerie Barbie collection which is intended for adults and are not sold for children.
In September 2003, Saudi Arabia banned the sale of Barbie dolls to their countries because they judge the doll is not in line with the teachings of religion in their country. In the Arab countries at that time outstanding Fulla doll that resembles a Barbie, but with makeup and clothes are more acceptable to the country. Meanwhile, in Iran there are Sara and Dara dolls who also have the same physical appearance with Barbie dressed in a much more "polite".
In July 2008, Mattel released a collection of Black Canary Barbie, who immediately greeted with protests from the Christian family. Barbie is wearing a black dress, with fishnet stockings, black boots (which is synonymous with women's shoes PSK) as well as a thick black jacket, representing the subculture Sex S & M (Sado & Masochism). Black Canary itself is from the DC Comic character who is also a member of the Justice League. Despite having a fairly intense protests, the collection has never been withdrawn from circulation.
March 2010, Wal-Mart made a surprising decision as you lower the selling price of a black Barbie Ballerina doll from U.S. $ 5.93 to U.S. $ 2. While similar but white dolls sold at a fixed price. Wal-Mart argued that the black Barbie is very difficult to sell, and they could not keep the doll was too long in storage. However, Wal-Mart's marketing strategy was considered potentially racist issue, so criticized by Harlem Activist. No further news, if Wal-Mart sells Barbie insists it at a discount or refund the selling price to the original figure.
Barbie Back To Basics
In May 2010, Mattel released a Barbie doll collection consists of 12 figures called "Barbie Back to Basics". All these figures dressed in black, with a makeup that is quite extreme. After the release of the doll, diverse and slur controversy emerged, especially regarding the clothing worn all figures using mini skirt dressed very "bitchie". In addition, some breast Barbie figures are made with perfectly round shape and barely sticking out of their clothes. Therefore, the Barbie collection which sold for U.S. $ 19.99 / set is also known as "Busty Barbie".
In July 2010, Mattel released a Barbie doll called "Barbie Video Girl" doll in the chest where there is a small camera that can record a movie for 30 minutes. The images can be downloaded to a computer using a USB cable. On 30 November 2010, the FBI issued a warning to parents that there is the possibility of using the doll for child pornography. Although even to this day there has been no reports of misuse of the doll, but the emergence of these dolls have horrendous parents.
Tidak ada komentar:
Posting Komentar