50th Anniversary

Barbie's 50th anniversary was on March 9, 2009. After 50 years, over 1 billion Barbies have been sold. They have generated billions of dollars over time and continue to do so. Fans plan hundreds of events including several fashion shows and the National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention in Washington D.C. which sold out.

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