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Brazil’s Susi To Russia’s Sonya Rose: Meet The Barbie Rivals Around The World

Post author By Jeff Israely
Post date July 9, 2025

Mattel's 1992 "Totally Hair" Barbie, displayed at a London Design Museum exhibition in celebration of the brand's 65th Anniversary in 2024. Credit: Petra Rajnicova/Cover Images/ZUMA

While Mattel’s Barbie doll is the world’s most popular fashion doll, she faces competition from local and regional dolls: from Mimi in South Korea to Steffi Love in Germany, Worldcrunch takes a look at her past and present counterparts around the world.

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This Happened

Celebrated Italian Opera To Iconic Fashion Doll — On This Day In History March 9

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Post date March 9, 2025

A devastating cable car disaster, the birth of an iconic actress, and the introduction of a cultural phenomenon.

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In The News

This Happened – March 9: Barbie’s Debut

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Post date March 9, 2023

The Barbie doll made its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York City on this day in 1959. What inspired the creation of the Barbie doll? Ruth Handler was inspired to create the Barbie doll after watching her daughter play with paper dolls and imagining a three-dimensional version that would allow girls […]

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