Visitors can walk through a huge, human-scaled Barbie dream house that’s a re-creation of the 1979 plastic version. The ...

The first Barbie sold in 1959 had one outfit: a black-and-white-striped one-piece swimsuit. Her hair came in blonde or brunette, but her eyes came in only one direction: glancing coyly to the side.

She has a massive closet, and thousands of different outfits. Barbie is way more than just a 12-inches long piece of plastic, she is way more than a toy. The legendary blond bombshell has grown ...

The Gail Borden Library in Elgin will honor the famed fashion doll with the Barbie’s Superstar Era exhibit. The exhibit begins March 4 and runs through March 31 at the main library, 270 N. Grove ...