Barbie Girlsssssssss

Over the years, she's enraged feminists, beguiled little girls, and built an empire. But does Barbie, at 50, still matter?

Twist N Turn Barbie debuted in 1967, eight years after the first doll in the line. The franchise turns 50 this week.
Twist N Turn Barbie debuted in 1967, eight years after the first doll in the line. The franchise turns 50 this week. (Courtesy Mattel, Inc.)