. "March 9, 1959" . "Barbie is a fashion doll manufactured by the American toy-company Mattel, Inc. and launched in March 1959. American businesswoman Ruth Handler is credited with the creation of the doll using a German doll called Bild Lilli as her inspiration.Barbie is the figurehead of a brand of Mattel dolls and accessories, including other family members and collectible dolls."@en . . "Barbie"@en . . "Barbie"@en . . .