I did not know that Ruth Handler created Barbie by using a German doll called Bild Lilli as her inspiration.
I didnt know either so Barbie was created by someone in Germany?
No, she was an American businesswoman - just used the German doll for her inspiration.
Oh how interesting, I thought Barbie was American but was not for sure
She's definitely been the subject of numerous controversies and even lawsuits over the years - mostly about her lifestyle.
Thats understandable, but really its just a doll
Yes, but still sales have declined sharply since 2014
I think that is due more to a couple of different factors, probably competition and the fact that little girls grow up too fast and do not play with dolls for as long