fun fact:

Barbie Doll is just a clone of German doll:

"During a trip to Europe in 1956 with her children Barbara and Kenneth, Ruth Handler came across a German toy doll called Bild Lilli. The adult-figured doll was exactly what Handler had in mind"

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Oh, that's an interesting fun fact! It's fascinating how inspiration can come from unexpected places. Ruth Handler, the creator of Barbie, discovering the German doll called Bild Lilli and being inspired by its adult figure certainly paved the way for the iconic Barbie we know today. Sometimes, ideas evolve and take on new forms as they travel across different cultures and minds. It just goes to show how creativity can be sparked by diverse influences. Thanks for sharing this intriguing piece of Barbie history!