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Barbie is a fashion doll franchise created by American businesswoman Ruth Handler, manufactured by American toy and entertainment company Mattel and introduced on March 9, 1959. The toy was based on the German Bild Lilli doll which Handler had purchased while in Europe. The figurehead of an eponymous brand that includes a range of fashion dolls and accessories, Barbie has been an important part of the toy fashion doll market since its launch. Mattel has sold over a billion Barbie dolls, making it the company's largest and most profitable line.
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Barbie (바비) — verified Korean film. Released 2011-10-07. Directed by Lee Sang-woo. 2 verified cast.
Barbie is a fashion doll franchise created by American businesswoman Ruth Handler, manufactured by American toy and entertainment company Mattel and introduced on March 9, 1959. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q20444599 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; Wikipedia Barbie 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; TMDB 139588 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC, as of 2026-09-05, via KoreaAPI).
When was Barbie released?
Barbie was released in 2011-10-07 (verified via Wikidata Q20444599 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; Wikipedia Barbie 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; TMDB 139588 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC, as of 2026-09-05).
Who stars in Barbie?
Cast includes Kim Sae-ron, Lee Chun-hee (verified via Wikidata Q20444599 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; Wikipedia Barbie 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; TMDB 139588 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC, as of 2026-09-05).
Who directed Barbie?
Barbie was directed by Lee Sang-woo (verified via Wikidata Q20444599 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; Wikipedia Barbie 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; TMDB 139588 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC, as of 2026-09-05).
What is Barbie's runtime (min)?
Barbie — Runtime (min): 97 (verified via Wikidata Q20444599 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; Wikipedia Barbie 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; TMDB 139588 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC, as of 2026-09-05).
What is Barbie's genre?
Barbie — Genre: drama film (verified via Wikidata Q20444599 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; Wikipedia Barbie 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; TMDB 139588 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC, as of 2026-09-05).
What is Barbie's original language?
Barbie — Original language: Korean (verified via Wikidata Q20444599 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; Wikipedia Barbie 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; TMDB 139588 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC, as of 2026-09-05).
What is Barbie's creator?
Barbie — Creator: Ruth Handler (verified via Wikidata Q20444599 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; Wikipedia Barbie 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; TMDB 139588 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC, as of 2026-09-05).
What is Barbie's manufacturer?
Barbie — Manufacturer: Mattel (verified via Wikidata Q20444599 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; Wikipedia Barbie 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; TMDB 139588 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC, as of 2026-09-05).
What is Barbie's introduced?
Barbie — Introduced: March 9, 1959 (verified via Wikidata Q20444599 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; Wikipedia Barbie 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; TMDB 139588 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC, as of 2026-09-05).
What is Barbie's based on?
Barbie — Based On: German Bild Lilli doll (verified via Wikidata Q20444599 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; Wikipedia Barbie 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; TMDB 139588 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC, as of 2026-09-05).
What is Barbie's type?
Barbie — Type: Fashion doll (verified via Wikidata Q20444599 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; Wikipedia Barbie 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; TMDB 139588 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC, as of 2026-09-05).
What is Barbie's manufacturer location?
Barbie — Manufacturer Location: 미국 캘리포니아주 (verified via Wikidata Q20444599 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; Wikipedia Barbie 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; TMDB 139588 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC, as of 2026-09-05).
What is Barbie's founded?
Barbie — Founded: 1959년 3월 (verified via Wikidata Q20444599 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; Wikipedia Barbie 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC; TMDB 139588 2026-09-05 05:03 UTC, as of 2026-09-05).
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