1959: Barbie
The first adult doll focused on fashion was also one of the first toys to rely heavily on TV advertising.
1960: Chatty Cathy
This talking doll used a low-fidelity phonograph record to speak one of 11 phrases when the "chatty ring" on her back was pulled.
1986: American Girl
Blends historical-fiction storybooks with 18-inch character dolls and has grown to include boutiques, bistros, and live-theater shows.
2001: Bratz
Heavy makeup and provocative fashions, including fishnets and miniskirts, made the fashion doll contemporary -- and controversial.
2009: Liv
The four high-school friends come decked out in fast fashion, with changeable wigs and bendable bodies.
The first adult doll focused on fashion was also one of the first toys to rely heavily on TV advertising.
1960: Chatty Cathy
This talking doll used a low-fidelity phonograph record to speak one of 11 phrases when the "chatty ring" on her back was pulled.
1986: American Girl
Blends historical-fiction storybooks with 18-inch character dolls and has grown to include boutiques, bistros, and live-theater shows.
2001: Bratz
Heavy makeup and provocative fashions, including fishnets and miniskirts, made the fashion doll contemporary -- and controversial.
2009: Liv
The four high-school friends come decked out in fast fashion, with changeable wigs and bendable bodies.
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