The Most Iconic Barbies of the '90s, From Holiday Hostess to Midge
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The "Barbie" movie has generated so much buzz since it premiered, sparking conversations about everything from the health risks of Barbie's feet to the dangers of dating Ken in real life. For many people, the film has also evoked tons of nostalgia, as fans remember getting their very first Barbie and revisit their own "Weird Barbies."
The truth is, Barbie has touched many generations, both young and old. But for us millennials and Gen Zers, our childhood days were filled with Barbie. In fact, Barbie's most popular doll ever was Totally Hair Barbie in 1992 (remember styling her hair with the gel?). Most play dates involved at least one Barbie doll, and if you were lucky enough, maybe you had one of her sisters in your collection. I miss the excitement of going to Toys "R" Us and darting to the Barbie section, then spending hours changing her outfit and making up elaborate scenarios.
So if you're like me and have been craving a stroll down memory lane ever since you got wind of the "Barbie" movie, check out this compilation of the most popular Barbie dolls from the 1990s. From the Bead Blast Barbies to the Disney Fun Barbies, this round-up is bound to bring back some good memories.
— Additional reporting by Alexis Jones
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Back to School Barbie Doll
This Back to School Barbie Doll ($15) wore a letterman sweater — talk about a throwback!
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Midge Ski Fun Barbie Doll
The Midge Ski Fun Barbie Doll ($50) was as fashionable on the slopes as you'd expect.
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Caboodles Barbie Doll
The Caboodles Barbie Doll ($39) came with a whole makeup collection, and her glittery outfit was a 10/10.
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Bead Blast Barbie Doll
We'd obviously spell our names in the hair of this Bead Blast Barbie Doll ($27).
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Holiday Hostess Barbie Doll
The Holiday Hostess Barbie Doll ($20) was a special edition, and we're getting "Mean Girls" vibes from her getup.
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Make a Valentine Barbie Doll
The Make a Valentine Barbie Doll ($67) came with stencils to make your own Valentine's Day cards.
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Paint 'n Dazzle Barbie Doll
You could decorate the Paint 'n Dazzle Barbie Doll ($40) however you wanted for awesome fashion.
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Olympic Gymnast Barbie Doll
The Olympic Gymnast Barbie Doll ($60) had bendable legs that brought home all the gold medals.
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Arctic Barbie Doll
This Arctic Barbie Doll ($40) was part of Barbie's Dolls of the World collection and featured a whole story on the back of its box.
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FAO Schwarz Barbie Doll
The FAO Schwarz Barbie Doll ($20) looked as happy as could be shopping at FAO Schwarz.
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Steppin' Out Barbie Doll
Move over crop, tops! This Steppin' Out Barbie Doll ($10) clearly knew how to dress for a night on the town.
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Olympic Skater Barbie Doll
Of course, the Olympic Skater Barbie Doll ($25) had bendable arms and limbs to show off her skate moves. Plus, she even had a wind-up back that made her spin as if she were really skating.
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Holiday Season Barbie Doll
The Holiday Season Barbie Doll ($16) totally rocked that Christmas sweater — her box even featured a decorative wreath.
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Working Woman Barbie Doll
You know this Working Woman Barbie Doll is from the '90s when it comes with a CD-ROM.
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Sticker Craze Barbie Doll
Let's be real, the stickers that came with the Sticker Craze Barbie Doll ($35) very rarely ended up on Barbie, but it was a nice thought.
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Western Stampin' Barbie Doll
The best part about the Western Stampin' Barbie Doll ($43) was its stamp ink that made little foot trails.
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Movin' Groovin' Barbie Doll
The Movin' Groovin' Barbie Doll ($20) could practically walk on her own and looked pretty stylish doing so.
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Generation Girl Barbie Doll
The Generation Girl Barbie Doll ($50) had to be the coolest Barbie ever. Not only did she have an extra outfit, vanity, and bag, but she also wore the cutest pink dress.
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Totally Hair Barbie Doll
The hair. The dress. The iconic bows and ribbons. Everything about the Totally Hair Barbie Doll ($120) was iconic.
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Polynesian Barbie Doll
We love the traditional outfit that this Polynesian Barbie Doll ($20) is wearing.
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Barbie Loves Tweety Barbie Doll
Apparently Barbie and Tweety were best friends with this Barbie Loves Tweety Barbie Doll ($33).
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Dorothy Barbie Doll
Inspired by "The Wizard of Oz," this Dorothy Barbie Doll ($25) even came with Dorothy's dog, Toto!
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Teen Talk Barbie Doll
The Teen Talk Barbie Doll ($77) said four different sayings, which at the time was unheard of.
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101 Dalmatians Barbie
For those who loved the movie, this "101 Dalmatians" Barbie ($20) was a hit.
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My Size Barbie
We all loved Barbie so much that this My Size Barbie ($150), which was life-size, was nonnegotiable. Plus, this one was wearing a wedding dress, perfect for playing make believe.
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Sparkle Eyes Barbie Doll
Ken couldn't resist the shiny blue eyes on this Sparkle Eyes Barbie Doll ($48).
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Radiant in Red Barbie Doll
This Radiant in Red Barbie Doll ($35) was ready to walk the red carpet.
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