2023-07-19 18:00:31
The first version of Barbie was released in 1959 and has since become the best-selling toy in the world.
A doctor originally from Puebla has a collection made up of more than 200 Barbie dolls and is considered one of the largest in the world.
One of the most expensive is the Day of the Dead Barbie that was created by designer Benito Santos.
A mistake that is frequently made is to think that doctors only have life inside the office. This is by no means the case because just like other people, they also enjoy activities outside of their work. Everyone has their own hobbies and there is a specific case that has gained recognition. It’s about a Mexican doctor who has one of the largest collections of Barbie dolls in the world.
The premiere of the first film inspired by one of the most famous toys in the world comes with many expectations. At the same time, it works as a pretext to learn the story of some people who have admired this doll for decades.
Among the biggest fans of Barbie is the Dr. Paul Sebastián Juárezwho is originally from Puebla and since he was a child he developed a love for toys of all kinds.
According to an interview granted to Aristegui News, it all started when he was a child and he fell ill with cholera. While he was resting in his house, he received a surprise gift from his parents. Upon removing the wrapper he discovered that she was a Barbie and was fascinated with the doll.
The current doctor acknowledges that during his childhood it was difficult to live with his gift due to prejudices. Most of her friends had the idea that dolls were exclusively for girls and boys could only have action models.
“It is something that makes me very happy, frankly happy, being able to touch them, comb their hair, change their clothes, take pictures of them, is the way in which I can say that I am playing with them, and having a new one in my hands makes me excited. And being able to open it up and say ‘she’s my Barbie,’ is what makes me happy.”
Mexican doctor shows off his collection of Barbie dolls
What began with a small gift was the beginning of one of the largest collections of Barbie dolls in the world. So far, the doctor from Puebla mentions that he has more than 200 different models, and some are limited editions that are highly valued.
For his part, the doctor mentions that he has acquired all of them in the most varied ways. Some have been gifts but he has also bought others on the internet and he also usually goes to the flea markets to find second-hand pieces.
While within its collection there are some that today stand out for their high value. Among the best valued is the Day of the Dead Barbie which was created by the designer Benito Santos. At present it is usually sold for prices greater than 10 thousand pesos.
The story behind Barbie
Behind one of the best-selling toys in history is Mattel. Although today it is one of the most powerful companies in the world, it never really was like that. It all started at the end of World War II when American businessmen Harold Matson y Elliot Handler They identified that the children needed something to amuse themselves with.
Toys have existed since ancient times but they have never been manufactured on a large scale and professionally. Upon identifying a need, both focused on the children’s field. As a result they founded Mattelwhich is an acronym of their names.
At first, all the designs were aimed at the male child audience, but everything changed in 1959 with a model that revolutionized the industry. This is Barbie, which has positioned itself as one of the most important and famous lines of dolls in the world.
Since then, millions of units have been sold every year and it is already a benchmark of popular culture. Although the most interesting thing is that this doll has several models that adapt to the context of each era.
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