![]() ![]() Christie – Barbie’s first Black friend – 1968 What’s not to love? Photo Credit: Flickr, Gebrüder Grims Schlaraffenland*’s 7. Why she’s fun to play with: She winks! Seriously – she has a button on her back, and when you press it, she winks. Cowgirl boots and cowgirl hat – totally awesome. Western Barbie, and her companion, Dallas, gave us a glimpse into life on a ranch. So when this Barbie came on the scene, I was really into it. Personally, I was a Dolly Parton fan for years before this Barbie came on the scene, and Dolly had introduced me to country-western culture. This doll showed us that being a Supermodel wasn’t the only cool job to have – working in an office could be cool too. Why she’s fun to play with: This Barbie planted a very important seed in the minds of little girls – the career seed. And of course, the hair comes down in the evening too. You wear the suit coat and the hair up in a bun during the day, and for the evening, whip off that coat to reveal a sleeveless, sequined shirt that helps you bring out your inner-sexy. ![]() The cool thing about this Barbie is she showed little girls and women that the transition from job to “partay” time is easy. She can bring home the bacon, fry it up in a pan, and never, ever let Ken forget he’s a man. What are those eyes telling us? Look out world, because I’m a skinny, bad-ass model and you can’t tell me nuthin’! Why she’s fun to play with: Quite simply, as a little girl, you can play with this doll and imagine the day that your mom and dad won’t go bezerk at the idea of you wearing read nail polish. Teeny-tiny waist, a great swimsuit, and those eyes. Let’s be real – you can’t even TALK about Barbie without discussing the O.G. ![]()
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