Barbie is a popular US fashion doll created by Ruth Handler. Launched by Mattel in 1959, Barbie was inspired by the 1955 German Bild Lilli doll which was created following Lilli’s success as a comic strip character. As well as Barbie dolls, accessories, play sets and vehicles, the brand has appeared in books, clothing, cosmetics, video games, animated films, and a range of household goods. Barbie (along with her boyfriend Ken) has also appeared in the Pixar films Toy Story 2 and Toy Story 3.
TVTA has an extensive collection of Barbie ads from around the world, and is proud to present this country-by-country showcase of the enduring doll, her friends, clothing lines, accessories, play sets and other related merchandise. Enjoy 🙂
BARBIE: as advertised in France
Barbie. France. Pif Gadget. 1984.
Barbie. France. Pif Gadget. 1984.
Barbie. France. Pif Gadget. 1980.
Barbie rodeo. France. Pif Gadget. 1981.
Barbie VW Golf. France. Pif Gadget. 1981.
Barbie camping car. France. Pif Gadget. 1981.
Barbie. France. Pif Gadget. 1982.
Barbie cosmetics. France. Pif Gadget. 1982.
Barbie Birthday. Pif Gadget 627. 1981. Artwork by Mezza.
Barbie cosmetics. France. Pif Gadget. 1982.
Barbie horse and coach. France. Pif Gadget. 1982.
Barbie. France. La Journal de Mickey. 1983.
Barbie jacuzzi. France. Pif Gadget. 1983.
Barbie Magic Hair. 1960s. France.
Barbie. 1973. France.
Barbie bedroom and Ferrari. France. Cora Christmas catalogue. 1988.
Barbie. Ets De Neuter. Catalogue page. 1995. France.
Barbie. Ets De Neuter. Catalogue page. 1995. France.
Barbie accessories. Ets De Neuter. Catalogue page. 1995. France.
Barbie Friends Plush Toys. Wonderland Catalogue. 1987. France.
BARBIE: as advertised in the US
Barbie and Ken booklet. 1962. US.
Barbie, Ken and Midge Wardrobe Booklet, yellow version, 1962.
Barbie and Ken booklet. 1962. US.
Ken Mix ‘n Match Fashion Paks. 1962.
Barbie’s Fashion Shop. 1962.
Barbie Fan Club and Magazine. 1962.
Barbie and Midge Mix ‘n Match Fashion Paks. 1962.
Fashion Queen Barbie. 1962.
Barbie and Ken Fashion Patterns. 1962.
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Nostalgic Barbie. The American Postcard Company and Mattel 1989.
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Nostalgic Barbie. The American Postcard Company and Mattel 1989.
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Nostalgic Barbie. The American Postcard Company and Mattel 1989.
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Nostalgic Barbie. The American Postcard Company and Mattel 1989.
Sewing kit for Barbie. FAO Schwarz 1974 1975 Winter Fall catalogue. US.
BARBIE: as advertised in Denmark
Barbie beauty salon. Denmark. Anders And & Co. 1979.
Barbie horse riding. Denmark. Anders And & Co. 1979.
Barbie Panini stickers. Denmark. 1987.
Barbie, Ken and Skipper Walkman. Denmark. Anders And & Co. 1986.
Barbie Rockstars. Denmark. Anders And & Co. 1986.
Barbie Rockstars. Denmark. Anders And & Co. 1986.
Barbie, Ken and Skipper tennis. Denmark. Anders And & Co. 1987.
California Barbie. California Barbie Buggy. Denmark. Anders And & Co. 1988.
BARBIE: as advertised in the UK
My first Barbie. UK. Prima. 1987.
Barbie Dreamvette sports car. UK. Hamleys Christmas Book. 1983.
Figurine Panini Barbie stickers and album offer with Nikki comic. 1985. UK.
Figurine Panini Barbie offer with Nikki comic. 1985. UK.
BARBIE: as advertised in Italy
Photo model Barbie. Italy. Topolino. 1978.
Barbie. Italy. Topolino. 1979.
Barbie four-poster bed. 1986. Italy.
BARBIE: as advertised in the Netherlands
Barbie Rockstars. 1987. Intertoys. Netherlands.
Funtime Barbie. De Speelboom N°3. Nov. 1987. Netherlands.
BARBIE: as advertised in Benelux
Barbie and Skipper. Benelux. 1970.
BARBIE: as advertised in Belgium
Barbie, Ken, Skipper, Tutti and Francie. 1960s. Belgium.
official site: http://www.barbie.com/
Wikipedia:Â https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbie
Post updated Nov 2022 with new images.
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