Now, Mattel is getting into the act with its Barbie “Women in Film” set, which features a Barbie studio executive, director, ...

“Lilli dolls could be bought in tobacco shops ... Mattel came out with Share-a-Smile Becky, Barbie’s first friend who used a ...

tan skin and big smile reflected the changing aesthetics of the era. Another design change did not go over as well. In 1972, Barbie sales declined after they released a doll with bigger breasts.

Raggedy Ann is a simple and unpretentious doll with button eyes and a tender smile. Not bad for over 100 ... body is eschewed for the more glamorous Barbie or Disney princess dolls.