Updated: March 9, 2009 at 10:20 AM

50th Anniversary of Barbie (15 images)

Barbie, the world's best-selling doll, debuted 50 years ago today at the American International Toy Fair in New York City.

A Barbie doll of 50th anniversary version displays at a press conference for Barbie's 50th anniversary in Tokyo, Japan, on March 9, 2009. (UPI photo/Keizo Mori)

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Japanese Talent Akina Minami attends a press conference for Barbie's 50th anniversary in Tokyo, Japan, on March 9, 2009. (UPI photo/Keizo Mori)

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Mattel Inc, vice president John Cullen (R) and Japanese Talent Akina Minami (L) pose for camera at a press conference for Barbie's 50th anniversary in Tokyo, Japan, on March 9, 2009. (UPI photo/Keizo Mori)

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Japanese Talent Akina Minami (C) attends a press conference for Barbie's 50th anniversary in Tokyo, Japan, on March 9, 2009. (UPI photo/Keizo Mori)

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