It's the year the mold was designed and patented.
The Barbie doll with the number 8109 on the back typically refers to the "Barbie as a Fashion Model" from 1989. This specific doll is part of the "Barbie Fashion Model Collection," which featured sophisticated designs and a more adult aesthetic compared to traditional Barbie dolls. The number helps collectors identify and date the doll within the extensive Barbie lineup.
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The barbie doll appeared in the United States in 1959. Entrepreneur Ruth Handler designed the first product. Barbie was first introduced to America on March 9th, 1959. This is also the date that is used as Barbie's official birthdate. Barbie made her debut in New York, at the American International Toy Fair.
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These are some of the phrases: I have a date tonight. What shall I wear to the prom? Stacey and I are having tea. I love being a fashion model! I think there were eight phrases total, but these are the ones I have found mentioned in the catalogs.
The Barbie Doll was invented in 1959 by Ruth Handler. For more information, see the related link below.The doll was patented in 1958 and first sold in 1959.Barbie was born (first launched) on March 9, 1959. Barbie was created by Ruth Handler. Barbie was named after Ruth Handler's daughter Barbara. Ken was named after her son, Ken. Barbie was first released for "sale" in the United States in 1959. Ken was introduced the following year, in 1960.The Barbie doll was first displayed at a New York International American Toy Fair on March 9, 1959. This is the official date of Barbie's birth, 1959. The first dolls had similar bodies -- without bendable arms or legs. The hair was thick and tight, not long nor silky as in later years. She had painted lips, eyes and lashes. I recall trading my original 1959 Barbie head for a neighbor girl's because I didn't like the hair that couldn't be styled in any way.....guess that's why some things are collectible and valuable!She was designed in 1958 and first sold in 1959. Barbie, the brain-child of Ruth Handler, was commercially patented in l958 and up and running - fully commercialized, in stores, commercial TV ads, etc., the following year. No pre-1958 Barbies exist, not even any prototypes. Her launch date by Mattel was on 9 March 1959. The Barbie doll was first sold in 1959, so she marked her 50th anniversary this year. However, if you are asking how old of a woman she is supposed to represent, the answer varies depending on what the doll's facial features are and what she is wearing. She can look as young as 16 or as old as 35. Barbie was born, March 9, 1959.For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated at the bottom of this answer box.Barbie dolls were based on what is known to be a little girl named Barbara Millicent Roberts.
Some of the board games were: Queen of the Prom The Skipper Game Barbie World of Fashion Barbie Dream Date Barbie and the 12 Princesses
Barbie & the Diamond Castle was released on Sept. 9, 2008
Possibly Mystery Date by Milton Bradley- not a Barbie-related product, Do not confuse with Magic Mary Lou which was a magnetic paper doll.-also by MB. Mystery date was a board game with a fashion theme, so to speak.
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By looking at it's name tag, also, some dolls have the date of manufacturing on the back of the their neck or lower back. This is ture but only 20% dolls have that the way you can tell when you frist by a doll it will say at the back of the pagake.