Hi. My name is Barbie. I am a fashion doll manufactured by the American toy-company Mattel, Inc. I made my debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York on March 9, 1959 so this date also used as my official birthday.

I am also the figurehead of a brand of Mattel dolls and accessories, including other family members and collectible dolls. I have been an important part of the toy fashion doll market for fifty years. Isn’t that cool?

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…Mmmmm, love it!

I have over 40 pets including cats and dogs, horses, a panda, a lion cub and a zebra. I own a wide range of vehicles, including pink Corvette convertibles, trailers and jeeps.

My boyfriend Ken and I have an on-off romantic relationship. In February 2004 we’ve decided to split up, but after the couple of years we’ve got back together again. And yes, Ken is still my bo