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WatchmojoBusiness - The Business of Mattel's Barbie Doll

 
 
http://www.WatchMojo.com looks at the business of Barbie, aka. Barbara Millicent Roberts. Inspired by her daughter Barbara, Ruth Handler created Barbie and suggested the idea to her husband Elliot, a co-founder of the Mattel toy company. With two Barbie dolls sold every second of every day, Barbie is the most successful doll ever. Launched at the 1959 International Toy Fair for $3, Barbie initially sold over 351,000 units in its first year in the market. With over 1 billion units sold since 1959, Barbie is the # 1 selling doll of all time and a cultural icon; inspiring over 70 designers including Calvin Klein, Gucci and Versace. Totally Hair Body - launched in 1992 - remains its most popular doll, with 10 million units sold in three years (1992-95). In recent years, Mattel faced heightened competition from MGA Entertainment's Bratz dolls, but in 2008, it won a copyright infringement lawsuit. Today, over 90% of girls aged 3 to 10 years own a Barbie doll.
Added: March 09, 2009
Runtime: 01:43
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Categories: News and Politics
Rating:92%
 
     
 

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The Business of Mattel's Barbie Doll

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http://www.WatchMojo.com looks at the business of Barbie, aka. Barbara Millicent Roberts. Inspired by her daughter Barbara, Ruth Handler created Barbie and suggested the idea to her husband Elliot, a co-founder of the Mattel toy company. With two Barbie dolls sold every second of every day, Barbie is the most successful doll ever. Launched at the 1959 International Toy Fair for $3, Barbie initially sold over 351,000 units in its first year in the market. With over 1 billion units sold since 1959, Barbie is the # 1 selling doll of all time and a cultural icon; inspiring over 70 designers including Calvin Klein, Gucci and Versace. Totally Hair Body - launched in 1992 - remains its most popular doll, with 10 million units sold in three years (1992-95). In recent years, Mattel faced heightened competition from MGA Entertainment's Bratz dolls, but in 2008, it won a copyright infringement lawsuit. Today, over 90% of girls aged 3 to 10 years own a Barbie doll.
Rating:92%
Added: 8 months ago
Plays: 745
Comments: 0
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A History of the U.S. Presidential Inauguration Day

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http://www.WatchMojo.com takes a look at the roots of the United States Presidential Inauguration.
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Added: 9 months ago
Plays: 20
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What Makes Bentley the Best?

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A look behind the business practices of auto makers Bentley and why their cars are at the top of performance and luxury.
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Added: 12 months ago
Plays: 34
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Internet Security - How to Stay Safe Online

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WatchMojo finds out how to be safer online when your personal information could be at risk.
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Added: 12 months ago
Plays: 273
Comments: 0
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Interview with "What is America?" Author Ronald Wright

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WatchMojo.com gets some insight into the American empire in this interview with political author Ronald Wright.
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Added: 12 months ago
Plays: 12
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Interview with Hacker MafiaBoy

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In this interview WatchMojo sits down with infamous computer hacker MafiaBoy who as a 15 year old was able to take down massive commercial websites such as Yahoo! Amazon and CNN.
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Added: 12 months ago
Plays: 40
Comments: 0
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Why is Text Messaging so Popular?

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In this tech clip WatchMojo digs into the phenomenon of cell phone texting and finds out why it has become so popular and important nowadays.
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Added: 12 months ago
Plays: 28
Comments: 0
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What is a BlueTrack Mouse?

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WatchMojo.com finds out about the new mouse from Microsoft called the BlueTrack.
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Added: 1 year ago
Plays: 37
Comments: 0
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How Students Can Increase Productivity

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WatchMojo.com finds out how students can use new technology from Microsoft to increase their productivity.
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Added: 1 year ago
Plays: 14
Comments: 0
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Kids and Technology

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WatchMojo.com looks at how kids are now being exposed to technology earlier.
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Added: 1 year ago
Plays: 3
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The Latest Tech Gadgets from Microsoft

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WatchMojo.com takes a look at the latest in gadgetry from MSFT.
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Added: 1 year ago
Plays: 6
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How Does Facial Recognition Software Work?

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WatchMojo.com takes a look at how law enforcement uses facial recognition software and how it works.
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Added: 1 year ago
Plays: 121
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Interview with Sinologist: Jean-Philippe Beja - Human Rights in China

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Interview with sinologist about how the international community can best approach China's uncertain human rights record.
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Added: 1 year ago
Plays: 11
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Interview with Sinologist: Jean-Philippe Beja - Politics and the elite

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Interview with sinologist about what China's Communist Party has come to represent, and how it relates to the elite.
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Added: 1 year ago
Plays: 2
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Astronomy Equipment 101

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In this video WatchMojo learns about the most common tools in astronomy, telescopes.
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Added: 1 year ago
Plays: 17
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Kids and Environmental Responsibility

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In this video WatchMojo finds out about some of the initiatives in place with GAIA to educate kids on the Environment.
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Added: 1 year ago
Plays: 18
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What is Fiber Glass?

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In this video WatchMojo finds out some amazing facts about Fiber glass and how its used in common products.
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Added: 1 year ago
Plays: 9
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Derek

Thursday, June 18, 2009 3:08 AM

good stuff em