Forever young: Photos of Barbie's 50 years

Over the course of 50 years, Barbie has enraged feminists, beguiled little girls, and built an empire. And she's changed, too. Take a look at 50 years of Barbie dolls, starting with Mattel co-founder Ruth Handler's original model, and tell us about your memories of Barbie .
Over the course of 50 years, Barbie has enraged feminists, beguiled little girls, and built an empire. And she's changed, too.

Take a look at 50 years of Barbie dolls, starting with Mattel co-founder Ruth Handler's original model, and tell us about your memories of Barbie.

(Courtesy of Mattel, Inc.)
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