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Barbie Magazine: August 2016 by Plastic Beauty Via Flickr:

As some of you may know, 2016 marks the 50th Anniversary of Francie's release. Her debut was a significant one for her glamorous cousin, Barbie. Francie, as the epitome of the blossoming Mod scene, singlehandedly introduced Barbie into the Mod era. Francie was really Mattel's test to see how the market at the time would respond to a doll that was, by conventional standards at the time, wild and bolder in her extended wardrobe. Luckily for them, Francie was a success, and with it came Barbie's drastic makeover and transition into a more colorful world. But the most important lesson that Francie and her Mod niche taught Barbie (and Mattel, by extension) was that change and evolution is fundamental if you want longevity, particularly in a very competitive doll market. It is a lesson the Barbie has applied time and time again, always in a constant cycle of change and adaption to the times for new generations of children (both young and old) to discover her magic.

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A very rare and HTF Japanese Exclusive Mod Stacey doll (Barbie doll’s British friend), wearing an equally rare and exclusive ensemble available only for the Japanese market. 

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Drive-In Movie date.

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Miss America Barbie fashion

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Twist N Turn Barbie