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What was the first doll Ruth cHumanized?

  • Barbie

  • G.I. Joe

  • Cabbage Patch Kid

  • Their dog

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Barbie was the first doll Ruth Handler cHumanized. She was originally called Barbara Millicent Roberts, but her name was later shortened to Barbie. Handler was inspired to create Barbie after seeing her daughter playing with paper dolls. She wanted to create a doll that was more realistic and relatable to girls, so she gave Barbie a more adult body type and a variety of careers and interests.
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