Recalled Barbie Dolls — A Long, Weird History
The Big Picture Greta Gerwig's Barbie has officially hit half a billion at global box offices, proving that Barbie is still a relevant pop culture icon. Ruth Handler and Mattel created the Barbie doll in 1959 as the first mass-produced toy doll in the United States. The first doll sold for $3, but if you have one of the first dolls in mint condition, that doll is now worth around, if not more than, $25,000.
Pregnant Midge's Baby Bump Wasn't Appreciated In the 1960s, Barbie's sidekick, Midge, was released. Up until 2002, Midge was the wholesome best friend to Barbie, but something changed. Mattel introduced Pregnant Midge, who had a detachable baby bump that contained a baby inside. Many parents raised concerns over their young children playing with the pregnant Barbie, who was included in the "Happy Family" set along with Midge's husband Allan and their 3-year old son.
"Growing Up Skipper" Got a Little Too Grown Up In 1964, Skipper was introduced as Barbie's younger sister. 10 years later, in 1975, it was time for Skipper to go through puberty, I guess, so "Growing Up Skipper" was made. She was intended to teach kids about going through puberty, but instead, it created a lot of controversy surrounding how exactly she showcased that. By rotating her left arm, Skipper's breasts would grow and she would get taller.
Tanner the Golden Retriever Was Cute but Potentially Deadly In 2006, Barbie was given a cute golden retriever dog, Tanner, as a companion. Tanner was even realistic, eating his food and pooping it out for Barbie to pick up after him. However, in 2007, 680,000 units of Tanner were recalled because of choking hazards. The scoopers contained a magnet to pick up the dog's poop, and that magnet was coming loose. If swallowed, those magnets could cause perforation or blockage in the intestines.
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