Earth to astronaut Barbie, we have a new space collectible ... but probably not for all of the reasons Mattel intended.

This Week In History: On March 9, 1959, the Barbie doll made her first appearance at the American Toy Fair in New York City. The doll by Matell, Inc. has remained popular around the world ever since.

The first Barbie doll, which sold for just $3 when it hit the market, can now be worth as much as $8,000 or more, depending on its condition. High-end auction houses like Christie’s, Sotheby’s ...

Barbie is letting "You Create" your own doll for the first-time ever. To celebrate the 15th anniversary of Barbie Basics, a line of collector's edition Barbie dolls, the dollmaker is releasing a ...

it's true that Barbie has influenced generations of girls and women since the doll first debuted on March 9, 1959. 'It's Barbie's birthday': A look into Barbie's influence 66 years after doll ...

when the first Barbie doll debuted at the American International Toy Fair in New York. To learn more about Fairborn Parks and Recreation, visit their website here.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The description on the back of the box for Mattel's new Barbie Miss Astronaut 60th ...