Did you know that 🤔🤔🤔

[MysteRy]

In 1959, Ruth Handler introduced a doll that would completely transform how little girls played: Barbie.

The idea was born when Ruth noticed her daughter, Barbara, playing with paper dolls — not as babies, but as adults, imagining their lives and dreams. At a time when most dolls represented infants, this was a radical idea.

Together with her husband, Elliot Handler, Ruth co-founded Mattel, and that same year, Barbie made her debut at the New York Toy Fair. Within just twelve months, over 300,000 dolls were sold. Barbie quickly became a global phenomenon — more than just a toy, she became a cultural icon.

But the story didn’t end there. In 1968, Elliot launched Hot Wheels, a line of sleek, colorful miniature cars with dynamic designs and twisty tracks. Kids everywhere were instantly hooked — those little cars felt alive.

With Barbie and Hot Wheels, Ruth and Elliot Handler didn’t just create toys — they built legends. Their creativity reshaped childhood forever and turned Mattel into one of the most influential toy companies in the world. 🌍💫