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Barbie changes a lot since it was first introduced in 1959
Tumblr user Tenaflyviper collected headshots of Barbies from every year since 1959
Barbie is a fashion doll manufactured by the American toy-company Mattel, Inc.
For 56 years, Barbie dolls have been part of many girls' life; as a toy, an idol, a part of a collection. But did anyone notice how much Barbie has changed over the years? To show a clear picture of how the iconic doll evolved, a Tumblr user collected headshots of Barbies from every year since 1959.

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“I was curious as to exactly how Barbie’s face has changed across the 56-year span she’s been around,” Tumblr user Tenaflyviper
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