17 of the most unusual images of Barbie that have ever existed (19 photos)

Barbie is the most popular doll on the planet. It is produced by the American company Mattel. Just imagine that every 3 seconds one such toy is sold in the world. Over the many years of her existence, Barbie has managed to change a million looks, master hundreds of professions and try on thousands of outfits.





It seems that this feature is the main reason for people's love for Barbie. She is not afraid to change with the world and willingly transforms, introducing new ideas and trends into society. We invite you to take a look at the most unusual roles in which she appeared at presentations and later on the shelves of toy stores.

The very first Barbie doll, which was released in 1959



At first, Barbie was sold in two versions - blonde and brunette. Both doll models wore black and white swimsuits.

Barbie in the image of rock musician David Bowie





Mattel has introduced a new Barbie doll in the image of the legendary musician David Bowie. The doll's bow was borrowed from the "Life On Mars" video. The creation and release of the toy was timed to coincide with the anniversary of the album “Hunky Dory”, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in December 2021.

Barbie doll in a wheelchair



Mattel created the first doll in a wheelchair in 1997. The brand's goal is to help children better understand the diversity of the world and the people around them. The toy was upgraded in 2019.

Barbie based on Alfred Hitchcock's film "The Birds"



This collectible Barbie doll is inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds, a popular horror film in which people are attacked by flocks of birds. The doll was released in 2008 in honor of the film's forty-fifth anniversary. Barbie's pose mirrors the scene in which Melanie Daniels fights off the annoying crows.

Barbie in hijab



In 2017, Mattel released a Muslim Barbie doll wearing a hijab and a fencing suit. The new toy became a real breakthrough, going on sale in eastern markets, since Muslim girls were previously prohibited from purchasing it.

Barbie Queen Elizabeth II



Mattel released royal Barbies to mark the 70th anniversary of Elizabeth II's accession to the throne, which was celebrated in June 2022.

Barbie copy of fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld



Stylish Barbie was released in honor of Mattel's fiftieth anniversary. Karl Lagerfeld himself, who became famous for being the permanent designer of the Italian fashion house Fendi and the French Chanel, assisted in the development of the toy.

Barbie doll in the form of model Ashley Graham



In 2016, a Barbie doll appeared in the form of Ashley Graham. The girl is one of the most popular plus-size models. The purpose of releasing the toy is to show the world that women with any body type can be in demand on the catwalk.

Colorful Barbie in the form of artist Frida Kahlo



This is not the first time that the company has recreated iconic heroines of the 20th century in plastic. In addition to the famous artist, they presented in their collection Amelia Earhart, the first female pilot to cross the Atlantic Ocean, and Katherine Johnson, an African-American physicist and mathematician who worked for NASA.

Barbie made in the image of Marilyn Monroe



Barbie and Ken based on the Star Trek media franchise



Pregnant Barbie



A pregnant doll named Midge, Barbie's girlfriend, was released in 1991. The kit included a doll crib, a changing table, children's toys and a baby monitor.

Black Barbie doll



Mattel first released a black doll named Barbie in 1980. The new product made it possible to introduce racial diversity into the toy market.

Tennis player Naomi Osaka as a Barbie doll



The doll wears the clothes Osaka wore to the 2020 Australian Tennis Championships. People liked the toy so much that it was sold out within an hour of the start of the sale.

Barbie with vitiligo - pigmentation that appears when melanin is destroyed



Barbie doll made in the likeness of Roscosmos cosmonaut Anna Kikina



The unusual Barbie was created in the image of Anna Kikina in two costume options: a training suit and an Orlan-type space suit.

Barbie doll as Zendaya



Mattel dedicated a personalized doll to the girl after her spectacular appearance at the Oscars in 2015. The toy exactly repeats the famous image of the actress in a dress from Vivienne Westwood, in which she appeared at the event.

Barbie doll “Dia De Muertos 2020”



The original doll was created based on the Mexican holiday dedicated to the remembrance of one's ancestors.