February 23rd, 2011 | 
Author: German Doll
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 German made Gotz Doll  US $65.00
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 German made Gotz rare African American Doll US $75.00
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 Vintage Antique German China Head doll 7 1 2 US $49.95
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 Original German Art Nouveau miniature Copper Photo Frame dolls house US $10.26
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 Miniature Vintage Doll Wardrobe Wood German 6 US $9.99
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 TABATHA A PUMPKIN PATCH BABIES REBORN BY LYNN KATSARIS US $499.00
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 ANTIQUE BEAUTIFUL DOLL PARIAN US $395.00
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 ANTIQUE GERMAN WAX SCULPTED DOLL CANDLES SALZBERG GERMANY VINTAGE GERMAN ART US $2.99
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 Katarina Witt ‘Stars on Ice’ Doll by Playmates NRFB US $10.00
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 Cissy Madame Alexander 3 Strand Rhinestone Dangle Earrings Vintage Doll Jewelry US $9.99
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 16 AltBeckand Gottschalck German bisque doll w kid body and original dress US $499.00
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Imagine the Endless Hours of Fun With Barbie and Ken Dolls
They can even be the world famous Barbie and Ken dolls. These two dolls are well known by many people and not just children. While these two dolls are mainly used as toys by little girls, collectors will not hesitate to buy either of these should they come across one.
The Barbie and Ken dolls are made so that they resemble adults. The many different careers and styles of the years have an impact on the lives of these dolls. Today you will find that the world of Barbie has many accessories and items that can be used with either of these two dolls. There are also companion dolls that are of different ethnic backgrounds.
The original Barbie doll was based on a German doll called Bild Lilli. Once Mattel made Barbie and acquired the rights to the German doll, Lilli was soon discontinued. Barbie was then officially given the name Barbara Millicent Roberts. Ken was named Ken Carson. The names for the Barbie and Ken dolls were taken from the names of Ruth Handler, who was the original designer of Barbie.
While Barbie made her debut into the toy market during 1959 at the International Toy Fair in New York, Ken made his appearance during 1961. From 1961 Barbie and Ken have been considered as a couple. Their relationship was a on and off relationship. After a 43 year relationship, the Mattel Company decided that it was time for the two dolls relationship to end.
This separation lasted for about 2 years. In 2006 Barbie and Ken were made into a couple again. While the reason for the separation of the famous couple is probably due to a decline in sales, the reason they are a couple is that probably Barbie doesn’t sound complete without Ken.
While the popularity of both Barbie and Ken is attributed to the clothes and accessories you can buy, the look of the dolls may also play an important role. For many young girls Barbie’s looks are in keeping with the careers that she keeps getting. This fashion conscious doll has gone from being merely a fashion doll to a pilot, doctor, airline stewardess, astronaut, rock star to even being a fairy tale princess or mermaid.
Now while Barbie and Ken are just toys they are iconic figures. The looks and careers you see these dolls appearing in are an indication of how toy fashions can change. The one constant perhaps is the imagination and the endless hours of fun that a girl can derive from just playing with her Barbie and Ken dolls.
About the Author
Muna wa Wanjiru is a Web Administrator and Has Been Researching and Reporting on Barbie for Years. For More Information on Barbie and Ken, Visit His Site at Barbie and Ken
which girl look like doll the most? and which ones cutest?
german doll.
swedish doll.
japanese doll.
african doll.
french-african doll.
russian doll.
japanese one is half irish.
just peachy british : I don't know, but I read on magazine that she is mixed german and british.
Lily cole is english not german or do you mean just the doll is german??
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