The World of Barbie '64

The very first issue of "The World of Barbie Annual Magazine" was published by Mattel in 1964 and featured Barbie and her friends in a variety of fun photographic situations of travel, party, fantasy, and fashion... I really love the miniature set design and View Master vibe of these warm, atmospheric images. Today's post features highlights from the Once Upon a Time, When I Grow Up, and the Barbie and Ken Fly Around the World sections. We'll see more from this premiere issue in our next post-- including more excursions into Fashionland, holiday get-togethers, a Barbie recipe or two, PLUS an astro-riffic trip into outer space!