First-ever Barbie ad



According to the description, this 1959 Barbie commercial was the first-ever advert for the doll; it's got a sweet naivete. Also, Barbie cost a lot when she shipped: $3 in 1959 is $23.30 in 2011 constant dollars — today, her MSRP is about $10, and you can get discount mint-in-package versions for $6.


1959 First EVER Barbie Commercial High Quaility HQ!

(via How to Be a Retronaut)