Barbie Australia

Did Barbie marry Ken, did they have kids? Barbie has a lot of wedding dresses but did she make the vow. I looked it up on Wiki and it says they never did. They had a break up and then got back together but that is about it. Perhaps it is not politically correct for Barbie to get married? If Barbie however is to be about letting girls imagine and grow into their future what message is that sending? I think Barbie should get married, perhaps it's not her fault, maybe we should be looking at Ken. Anyway it got me thinking that perhaps they could release a new doll for 2012, one that is fitting for the new age we are in - the age of extreme political correctness.

Politically correct Barbie - coming in 2012. What attributes should our modern day, politically correct Barbie have. I will let you be the guide please put your ideas in the comment area below. Remember this is a G rated lens.

Listen to the ABC story of Barbie. The link is above this module and then take the quiz. A sample of the quiz is included here but you need to go to the ABC link above to finish it and find the answers. By the way what is Barbies real name. You should know it if you have read the lens so far.

Now take the quiz!

1. What message did Ruth Handler want to give little girls when she developed the Barbie?

a. There's always colour and sparkle in their imagination, even if their own life is difficult
b. That a woman has choices, and girls can be anything they want to be
c. Women should always dress to impress, whatever the occasion
d. You can never have too many accessories

2. What was the name of the European doll which helped inspire the development of Barbie dolls?

a. Jacqueline
b. Lilli
c. Helga
d. Michelle

3. When is Barbie's official birthday?

a. 14 Sept 1947 - the same birthday as the daughter of the Mattel founders
b. 27 Aug 1953 - the date Mattel was listed on the US stock exchange
c. 9 March 1959 - the launch date for the doll at the New York Toy Fair
d. 3 Oct 1955 - the date the first Barbie prototype was created

It was said that Barbie was invented in order to help young girls use their imagination to be the best they can be. Do you think Barbie lives up to this or is it just a good marketing ploy for Matel?

Of course in Australia when you mention Barbie most Aussies would think of lamb chops, prawns, steak and a beer or two. Having a Barbie is an Australian pastime and most Aussies have a BBQ (Barbie) in the back yard. They come in all shapes and sizes and can be a simple as a barbie plate over a camp fire or the Wow factor outdoor kitchen BBQ or even a Webber.

Barbies and Barbecuing is an art form in Australia and we love to have salads with our Barbie in summer and often have BBQ veggies in winter. Yep we Barbie in Winter too.

Getting back to the other Barbie so far I can find three Australian Barbies. One is the Barbie at the top sporting the Koala (Drop Bear), 2 is the Sydney Opera House theme Barbie ( her dress reminds me of Jennie Little) and finally the 1993 Aussie Barbie who is supposedly dressed as a Jillaroo. I have met quite a few ladies who work on Sheep and Cattle Stations and not one was dressed like that lol.

If you have any more information about Barbie in Australian I would love to hear from you so that I can put together more information on this delightful topic. Looking forward to hearing from all you Barbie Collectors and fans